Prepare against Milan Pacher
GM · Slovakia · World #4,630 classical · FIDE ID 14907445
When preparing against Milan Pacher, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 9.5% over 42 games.
Our database contains 2,376 games by Milan Pacher, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Milan Pacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Pacher 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 | 2,284 | 2,508 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,383 | 2,525 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,318 | 2,443 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,376 | 986 | 815 | 575 | 41.5% |
| As White | 1,170 | 526 | 390 | 254 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 1,206 | 460 | 425 | 321 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Pacher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Pacher's side.
First moves as White (1,170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 616 | 52.6% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 466 | 39.8% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 51 | 4.4% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 2.0% | 65.2% |
| b3 | 9 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pacher usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Pacher usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pacher usually continues d4 (57.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pacher usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Pacher usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pacher usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (582 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 248 | 42.6% | 62.3% |
| e5 | 200 | 34.4% | 49.8% |
| c6 | 71 | 12.2% | 69.7% |
| e6 | 46 | 7.9% | 51.1% |
| d6 | 12 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.5% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (395 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 214 | 54.2% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 165 | 41.8% | 52.4% |
| f5 | 11 | 2.8% | 72.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Milan Pacher's chess games
All 2,376 games by Milan Pacher in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 986 wins, 815 draws, 575 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 98 | 47/20/31 | 48.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 64 | 31/26/7 | 48.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 56 | 28/16/12 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 50 | 18/18/14 | 36.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 48 | 23/14/11 | 47.9% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 44 | 12/22/10 | 27.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 16/5/11 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 11/12/6 | 37.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27 | 17/8/2 | 63.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 80 | 46/18/16 | 57.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 69 | 23/32/14 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 49 | 22/10/17 | 44.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 48 | 16/17/15 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 47 | 17/13/17 | 36.2% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 44 | 10/30/4 | 22.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 42 | 4/28/10 | 9.5% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 36 | 4/21/11 | 11.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 14/7/10 | 45.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 31 | 7/12/12 | 22.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,679 | 14th ch-EUR | C02 |
| Jun 2017 | Ilia Smirin | 2,676 | 18th ch-EU | B63 |
| Apr 2023 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,667 | chT-HUN 2223 | B44 |
| Mar 2011 | Sandro Mareco | 2,627 | 27th Cappelle Open | E15 |
| Aug 2017 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,623 | 14th Avicenna Open | C76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 2023 | 81 | 43 | 2,435 |
| Tatry Open | 2020 | 67 | 43 | 2,292 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 47 | 28.5 | 2,341 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2023 | 45 | 26 | 2,446 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2024 | 35 | 27.5 | 2,377 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2019 | 33 | 25 | 2,307 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2009 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,319 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2023 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,422 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mikulas Manik (19 games) · Zoltan Varga (15 games) · Marian Jurcik (15 games) · Attila Czebe (14 games) · Matej Hrabusa (14 games) · Martin Jablonicky (13 games) · Gabor Nagy (12 games) · Jergus Pechac (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Pacher's chess games?
2,376 games by Milan Pacher, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Pacher has played.
What does Milan Pacher play on the first move as White?
Across 1,170 games with White in our database, Milan Pacher opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Pacher answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Milan Pacher play as White?
As White, Milan Pacher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (98 games, 48.0% win rate); Slav Defense (64 games, 48.4% win rate); Indian Defense (56 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Pacher play as Black?
As Black, Milan Pacher most often plays: Sicilian (80 games, 57.5% win rate); Slav Defense (69 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (49 games, 44.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,206 games.
What is Milan Pacher's FIDE rating?
Milan Pacher is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess, 2,383 in rapid and 2,318 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,508 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Milan Pacher played?
Our database contains 2,376 games by Milan Pacher, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 986 wins, 815 draws, 575 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Pacher?
2,376 games by Milan Pacher 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.