Prepare against Ladislav Packa
Slovakia · World #16,406 classical · FIDE ID 14900416
When preparing against Ladislav Packa, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Ladislav Packa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Packa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Packa 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 | 2,091 | 2,263 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,065 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,069 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 96 | 113 | 83 | 32.9% |
| As White | 145 | 49 | 58 | 38 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 147 | 47 | 55 | 45 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ladislav Packa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ladislav Packa's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 49.0% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 66 | 45.5% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.8% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Packa usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Packa usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Packa usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Packa usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Packa usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Packa usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 78 | 98.7% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 98.1% | 53.8% |
Ladislav Packa's chess games
All 292 games by Ladislav Packa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 96 wins, 113 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Tamas Szegi | 2,293 | chT2B-SVK 0708 | E61 |
| Dec 2012 | Lubos Debnar | 2,291 | chT2B-SVK 1213 | E47 |
| Feb 2010 | Zoltan Janko | 2,279 | chT2B-SVK 0910 | D80 |
| Jan 2003 | Frantisek Lisko | 2,277 | chT-SVK 0203 | E97 |
| Mar 2011 | Imre Kukel | 2,277 | chT2B-SVK 10/11 | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sala Open | 1993 | 13 | 6 | 2,310 |
| chT2-SVK 9596 | 1995 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,178 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 2,054 |
| chT2B-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,157 |
| chT-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,306 |
| chT2B-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 9 | 2,296 |
| chT2B-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,325 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Packa's chess games?
292 games by Ladislav Packa, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Ladislav Packa has played.
What does Ladislav Packa play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Ladislav Packa opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Packa answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Packa play as White?
As White, Ladislav Packa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Packa play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Packa most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Ladislav Packa's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Packa is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ladislav Packa played?
Our database contains 292 games by Ladislav Packa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 113 draws, 83 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Packa?
292 games by Ladislav Packa 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.