Prepare against Milan Chovan
FM · Slovakia · World #4,120 classical · FIDE ID 14933691
Our database contains 353 games by Milan Chovan, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Chovan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Chovan 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 | 2,300 | 2,356 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,252 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,252 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 113 | 153 | 87 | 32.0% |
| As White | 173 | 57 | 80 | 36 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 180 | 56 | 73 | 51 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Chovan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Chovan's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 35.8% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 58 | 33.5% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 53 | 30.6% | 56.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Chovan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Chovan usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Chovan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Chovan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Chovan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Chovan usually continues e4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 62.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 33 | 37.1% | 56.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 78.6% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
Milan Chovan's chess games
All 353 games by Milan Chovan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 113 wins, 153 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 5/12/5 | 22.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 1/10/6 | 5.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Milan Pacher | 2,472 | chT2B-SVK 1617 | D45 |
| Oct 2017 | Martin Neugebauer | 2,440 | chT-SVK 1718 | E39 |
| Jan 2016 | Viktor Gazik | 2,432 | chT1W-SVK 1516 | A07 |
| Oct 2024 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,419 | 39th ECC Open | E36 |
| Feb 2018 | Karol Motuz | 2,407 | chT1W-SVK 1718 | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2014 | 17 | 9 | 1,891 |
| Tatry Open | 2014 | 12 | 6 | 2,016 |
| chT-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,233 |
| chT-SVK 1W 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 2,467 |
| chT-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
| chT1W-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2,251 |
| chT-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Chovan's chess games?
353 games by Milan Chovan, from Nov 2011 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 Milan Chovan has played.
What does Milan Chovan play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Milan Chovan opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Chovan answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Milan Chovan play as White?
As White, Milan Chovan's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (18 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Chovan play as Black?
As Black, Milan Chovan most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (17 games, 5.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Milan Chovan's FIDE rating?
Milan Chovan is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Milan Chovan played?
Our database contains 353 games by Milan Chovan, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 153 draws, 87 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Chovan?
353 games by Milan Chovan 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.