Prepare against Maros Koval
Slovakia · World #19,111 classical · FIDE ID 14911531
When preparing against Maros Koval, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 4.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 270 games by Maros Koval, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maros Koval's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maros Koval 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 | 2,065 | 2,176 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,146 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,008 | 2,110 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 74 | 107 | 89 | 27.4% |
| As White | 126 | 36 | 55 | 35 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 144 | 38 | 52 | 54 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maros Koval's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maros Koval's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 79.4% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Koval usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Koval usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Koval usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Koval usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Koval usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Koval usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 42.3% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 18 | 23.1% | 69.4% |
| c5 | 14 | 17.9% | 57.1% |
| Na6 | 4 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 95.6% | 43.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
Maros Koval's chess games
All 270 games by Maros Koval in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 74 wins, 107 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 34 | 11/11/12 | 32.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 21 | 1/10/10 | 4.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Lemming Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Martin Neugebauer | 2,396 | ch-SVK rapid | D03 |
| Jul 2008 | Martin Jurcik | 2,321 | ch-SVK U20 | A21 |
| Nov 2016 | Rastislav Holecko | 2,236 | chT1E-SVK 1617 | B07 |
| Oct 2015 | Milan Bednar | 2,233 | chT1E-SVK 1516 | D02 |
| Dec 2010 | Martin Lednicky | 2,233 | chT1E-SVK 1011 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,142 |
| chT1E-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,175 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,205 |
| chT2D-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,241 |
| chT1E-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,197 |
| chT1W-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,129 |
| chT2D-SVK 14/15 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| chT1E-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maros Koval's chess games?
270 games by Maros Koval, from Jul 2005 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 Maros Koval has played.
What does Maros Koval play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Maros Koval opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maros Koval answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Maros Koval play as White?
As White, Maros Koval's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Torre Attack (20 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maros Koval play as Black?
As Black, Maros Koval most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Petrov's Defense (21 games, 4.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Maros Koval's FIDE rating?
Maros Koval is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,008 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Maros Koval played?
Our database contains 270 games by Maros Koval, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 107 draws, 89 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maros Koval?
270 games by Maros Koval 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.