Prepare against Martin Pacholsky
Slovakia · World #31,895 classical · FIDE ID 14904454
When preparing against Martin Pacholsky, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 192 games by Martin Pacholsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Pacholsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Pacholsky 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 | 1,975 | 2,092 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 2,011 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 47 | 91 | 54 | 24.5% |
| As White | 96 | 19 | 55 | 22 | 19.8% |
| As Black | 96 | 28 | 36 | 32 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Pacholsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Pacholsky's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 99.0% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Pacholsky usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pacholsky usually continues f4 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pacholsky usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pacholsky usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 64.0% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 22.0% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 76.5% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Martin Pacholsky's chess games
All 192 games by Martin Pacholsky 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: 47 wins, 91 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A85 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Daniel Durica | 2,225 | chT3D-SVK 9900 | A80 |
| Mar 2017 | Samuel Sepesi | 2,219 | chT2D-SVK 1617 | B21 |
| Jan 2000 | Jan Csala | 2,195 | chT3D-SVK 9900 | B33 |
| Jan 2000 | Peter Jelen | 2,165 | chT3D-SVK 9900 | C41 |
| Jan 2004 | Lubomir Kovac | 2,141 | Presov B3 | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,961 |
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| chT3D-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,179 |
| chT2D-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,924 |
| chT2D-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,931 |
| chT2D-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Pacholsky's chess games?
192 games by Martin Pacholsky, 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 Martin Pacholsky has played.
What does Martin Pacholsky play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Martin Pacholsky opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Pacholsky answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Martin Pacholsky play as White?
As White, Martin Pacholsky's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Pacholsky play as Black?
As Black, Martin Pacholsky most often plays: Horwitz Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Martin Pacholsky's FIDE rating?
Martin Pacholsky is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Martin Pacholsky played?
Our database contains 192 games by Martin Pacholsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 91 draws, 54 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Pacholsky?
192 games by Martin Pacholsky 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.