Prepare against Milan Chovanec
Slovakia · World #22,028 classical · FIDE ID 14906511
Our database contains 281 games by Milan Chovanec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Chovanec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Chovanec 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 | 2,041 | 2,210 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,169 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 83 | 119 | 79 | 29.5% |
| As White | 134 | 41 | 62 | 31 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 147 | 42 | 57 | 48 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Chovanec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Chovanec's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 134 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Chovanec usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Chovanec usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Chovanec usually continues d4 (39.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 32.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 17 | 23.3% | 44.1% |
| c6 | 17 | 23.3% | 58.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 9.6% | 64.3% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 9.6% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 70.5% | 38.7% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 25.0% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Milan Chovanec's chess games
All 281 games by Milan Chovanec 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: 83 wins, 119 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Martin Mrva | 2,470 | Tatry Open | B16 |
| Jan 2004 | Jozef Mokos | 2,326 | chT1W-SVK 0405 | B30 |
| Jan 2002 | Petr Buchnicek | 2,291 | chT-SVK 0203 | C59 |
| Sep 2006 | Zdenek Ramik | 2,274 | Tatry Open | C20 |
| Mar 2009 | David Varga | 2,270 | chT1W-SVK 0809 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2009 | 47 | 24.5 | 2,195 |
| chT1W-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| chT1W-SVK 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 3 | 2,065 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| chT1W-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,164 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,181 |
| chT3B-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| chT2B-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Chovanec's chess games?
281 games by Milan Chovanec, 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 Milan Chovanec has played.
What does Milan Chovanec play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Milan Chovanec opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Chovanec answers 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Milan Chovanec play as White?
As White, Milan Chovanec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Chovanec play as Black?
As Black, Milan Chovanec most often plays: Alekhine Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Milan Chovanec's FIDE rating?
Milan Chovanec is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Milan Chovanec played?
Our database contains 281 games by Milan Chovanec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 119 draws, 79 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Chovanec?
281 games by Milan Chovanec 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.