Prepare against Miroslav Lovas
Slovakia · World #32,694 classical · FIDE ID 14909120
Our database contains 106 games by Miroslav Lovas, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Lovas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Lovas 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 | 1,971 | 2,082 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 39 | 31 | 36 | 36.8% |
| As White | 54 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 52 | 20 | 13 | 19 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Lovas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Lovas's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 59.3% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 14 | 25.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 9.3% | 60.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Lovas usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lovas usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Lovas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Lovas usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Lovas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Lovas usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Miroslav Lovas's chess games
All 106 games by Miroslav Lovas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 39 wins, 31 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Jan Tomka | 2,100 | chT2B-SVK 0809 | D15 |
| Feb 2010 | Miroslav Vrablik | 2,097 | chT2B-SVK 0910 | E50 |
| Oct 2015 | Gergely Pallag | 2,078 | chT2B-SVK 1516 | A05 |
| Jan 2009 | Pavol Pytlik | 2,060 | chT2B-SVK 0809 | C01 |
| Dec 2010 | Peter Spik | 2,054 | chT2B-SVK 10/11 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,104 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,064 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 2,204 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2007 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,867 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,887 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,052 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,026 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Lovas's chess games?
106 games by Miroslav Lovas, from Oct 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 Miroslav Lovas has played.
What does Miroslav Lovas play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Miroslav Lovas opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Lovas answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Lovas play as White?
As White, Miroslav Lovas's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Lovas play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Lovas most often plays: Petrov's Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Miroslav Lovas's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Lovas is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Miroslav Lovas played?
Our database contains 106 games by Miroslav Lovas, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 31 draws, 36 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Lovas?
106 games by Miroslav Lovas 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.