Prepare against Karol Paluska
Slovakia · World #15,479 classical · FIDE ID 73617121
Our database contains 266 games by Karol Paluska, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karol Paluska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karol Paluska before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,101 | 2,101 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,903 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 88 | 81 | 97 | 33.1% |
| As White | 125 | 40 | 39 | 46 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 141 | 48 | 42 | 51 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karol Paluska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karol Paluska's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 68.0% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 21.6% | 27.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 9.6% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 51.2% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Paluska usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Paluska usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Paluska usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Paluska usually continues g3 (15.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Paluska usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Paluska usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 69 | 76.7% | 44.9% |
| e5 | 13 | 14.4% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 74.3% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 25.7% | 61.1% |
Karol Paluska's chess games
All 266 games by Karol Paluska in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 88 wins, 81 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Gellert Voros | 2,158 | chT1W-SVK 2122 | D44 |
| Feb 2021 | Enrique Gallardo Retortillo | 2,106 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | D55 |
| Jul 2020 | Ondrej Vadila | 2,086 | ch-SVK rapid | B07 |
| Apr 2024 | Jakub Rakovsky | 2,069 | ch-SVK U18/20 | E14 |
| Nov 2022 | Dusan Mikulas | 2,047 | chT2A-SVK 2223 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2022 | 18 | 11 | 1,887 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2020 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,594 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2024 | 16 | 3 | 1,875 |
| Bratislava Rintel Memorial | 2018 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,518 |
| chT2A-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,964 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
| Drienica Saris Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karol Paluska's chess games?
266 games by Karol Paluska, from Feb 2017 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Karol Paluska has played.
What does Karol Paluska play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Karol Paluska opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karol Paluska answers 1...c6 (77% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Karol Paluska play as White?
As White, Karol Paluska's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karol Paluska play as Black?
As Black, Karol Paluska most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Karol Paluska's FIDE rating?
Karol Paluska is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Karol Paluska played?
Our database contains 266 games by Karol Paluska, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 81 draws, 97 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karol Paluska?
266 games by Karol Paluska reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.