Prepare against Kilian Slovak
FM · Czechia · World #5,384 classical · FIDE ID 365440
When preparing against Kilian Slovak, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 504 games by Kilian Slovak, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kilian Slovak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kilian Slovak 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 | 2,263 | 2,352 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,228 | 2,245 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,290 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 504 | 185 | 151 | 168 | 36.7% |
| As White | 248 | 99 | 75 | 74 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 256 | 86 | 76 | 94 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kilian Slovak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kilian Slovak's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 235 | 94.8% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.0% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Slovak usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Slovak usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Slovak usually continues d4 (56.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Slovak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Slovak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 78.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 11.0% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Kilian Slovak's chess games
All 504 games by Kilian Slovak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Sep 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: 185 wins, 151 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 34 | 14/9/11 | 41.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 3/11/7 | 14.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E62 | English Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Vojtech Plat | 2,525 | 32nd Pardubice Open Rapid | C41 |
| Jul 2018 | Petr Neuman | 2,440 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open A | B12 |
| Jul 2018 | Sergey Domogaev | 2,414 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open A | B33 |
| Feb 2022 | Epaminondas Kourousis | 2,391 | chT1W-CZE 2122 | B38 |
| Apr 2025 | Bartlomiej Niedbala | 2,389 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U20 | 2019 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,162 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,386 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2012 | 15 | 6 | 1,500 |
| chT2B-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 8 | 2,280 |
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,340 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,328 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| chT1W-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kilian Slovak's chess games?
504 games by Kilian Slovak, from May 2012 to Sep 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 Kilian Slovak has played.
What does Kilian Slovak play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Kilian Slovak opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kilian Slovak answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Kilian Slovak play as White?
As White, Kilian Slovak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (19 games, 31.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kilian Slovak play as Black?
As Black, Kilian Slovak most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (21 games, 47.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 256 games.
What is Kilian Slovak's FIDE rating?
Kilian Slovak is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,228 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Kilian Slovak played?
Our database contains 504 games by Kilian Slovak, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 151 draws, 168 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kilian Slovak?
504 games by Kilian Slovak 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.