Prepare against Oliver Sefcik
Slovakia · World #118,819 classical · FIDE ID 14941988
When preparing against Oliver Sefcik, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%).
Our database contains 93 games by Oliver Sefcik, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Sefcik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Sefcik 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 | 1,677 | 1,678 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,530 | 1,543 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 32 | 21 | 40 | 34.4% |
| As White | 39 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 54 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Sefcik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Sefcik's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 94.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (65% of these games) — Sefcik usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Sefcik usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sefcik usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sefcik usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Sefcik usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 45.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 35.1% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 18.9% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Oliver Sefcik's chess games
All 93 games by Oliver Sefcik in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 32 wins, 21 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Rastislav Tokos | 1,766 | chT3A2-SVK 2223 | B21 |
| Oct 2021 | Bohumil Bartos | 1,496 | chT3A2-SVK 2122 | B12 |
| Mar 2023 | Jan Skreko | 1,492 | chT-SVK 4 A21 2223 | D24 |
| Oct 2021 | Jan Drozd | 1,483 | chT4-SVK A21 2122 | B12 |
| Mar 2019 | Adrian Knapek | 1,470 | chT5-SVK SE-SI 1819 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 4 A21 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 1,380 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,194 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,339 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,536 |
| chT5-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,364 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 1,473 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,435 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 1,530 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Sefcik's chess games?
93 games by Oliver Sefcik, from Jan 2017 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 Oliver Sefcik has played.
What does Oliver Sefcik play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Oliver Sefcik opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Sefcik answers 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Oliver Sefcik play as White?
As White, Oliver Sefcik's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Sefcik play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Sefcik most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Oliver Sefcik's FIDE rating?
Oliver Sefcik is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess, 1,530 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,678 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Oliver Sefcik played?
Our database contains 93 games by Oliver Sefcik, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 21 draws, 40 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Sefcik?
93 games by Oliver Sefcik 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.