Prepare against Karol Pekar
Slovakia · World #22,754 classical · FIDE ID 14902370
When preparing against Karol Pekar, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 20.0% over 35 games.
Our database contains 346 games by Karol Pekar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karol Pekar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karol Pekar 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 | 2,035 | 2,190 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,085 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,085 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 126 | 147 | 73 | 36.4% |
| As White | 177 | 73 | 69 | 35 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 169 | 53 | 78 | 38 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karol Pekar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karol Pekar's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 62.7% | 62.2% |
| e4 | 47 | 26.6% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 13 | 7.3% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.3% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pekar usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Pekar usually continues Nc3 (71.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Pekar usually continues e4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Pekar usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Pekar usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pekar usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 45.7% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 33 | 35.9% | 47.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 18.5% | 58.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 35.4% | 44.1% |
| e6 | 14 | 29.2% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 11 | 22.9% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.4% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Karol Pekar's chess games
All 346 games by Karol Pekar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 126 wins, 147 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 65 | 25/29/11 | 38.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 35 | 7/20/8 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 11/12/7 | 36.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Cyril Monsieux | 2,338 | 24th Cappelle Open | B96 |
| Jan 1997 | Ivan Novak | 2,330 | chT2-SVK 9697 | B22 |
| Jan 1994 | Stanislav Breja | 2,230 | chT-SVK | C02 |
| Mar 2004 | Jozef Veselsky | 2,205 | chT-SVK 0304 | A84 |
| Jan 1995 | Zdenek Slapak | 2,205 | chT-SVK | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 22 | 12 | 2,187 |
| ch-SVK | 1997 | 12 | 6 | 2,410 |
| chT-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| chT1E-SVK 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,276 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,222 |
| chT2-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,167 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,122 |
| chT1E-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karol Pekar's chess games?
346 games by Karol Pekar, from Apr 2003 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 Pekar has played.
What does Karol Pekar play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Karol Pekar opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karol Pekar answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games).
What openings does Karol Pekar play as White?
As White, Karol Pekar's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (65 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karol Pekar play as Black?
As Black, Karol Pekar most often plays: Pirc Defense (35 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Karol Pekar's FIDE rating?
Karol Pekar is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Karol Pekar played?
Our database contains 346 games by Karol Pekar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 147 draws, 73 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karol Pekar?
346 games by Karol Pekar 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.