Prepare against Milan Polovka
Slovakia · World #62,041 classical · FIDE ID 14912910
When preparing against Milan Polovka, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 72 games by Milan Polovka, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Polovka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Polovka 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 | 1,849 | 1,887 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,821 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 25.0% |
| As White | 44 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Polovka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Polovka's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Polovka usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Polovka usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Polovka usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Milan Polovka's chess games
All 72 games by Milan Polovka in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 18 wins, 27 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Anton Bidlen | 1,916 | chT-SVK 2D 1314 | B06 |
| Mar 2022 | Ivan Drozdik | 1,912 | chT2D-SVK 2122 | B08 |
| Nov 2013 | Alexander Viszlai | 1,877 | chT-SVK 2D 1314 | C58 |
| Mar 2009 | Ladislav Papp | 1,870 | chT2D-SVK 0809 | B30 |
| Feb 2007 | Stefan Medve | 1,850 | chT2D-SVK 0607 | E80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
| chT3D-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,638 |
| chT2D-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| chT2D-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,819 |
| chT2D-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,763 |
| chT2D-SVK 14/15 | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,598 |
| chT2D-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Polovka's chess games?
72 games by Milan Polovka, from May 2014 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 Polovka has played.
What does Milan Polovka play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Milan Polovka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Polovka answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Milan Polovka play as White?
As White, Milan Polovka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Polovka play as Black?
As Black, Milan Polovka most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Milan Polovka's FIDE rating?
Milan Polovka is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Milan Polovka played?
Our database contains 72 games by Milan Polovka, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 27 draws, 27 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Polovka?
72 games by Milan Polovka 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.