Prepare against Pavel Slovak
Czechia · World #28,537 classical · FIDE ID 318493
When preparing against Pavel Slovak, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 273 games by Pavel Slovak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Slovak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Slovak 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 | 1,994 | 2,117 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 2,161 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 2,062 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 98 | 69 | 106 | 35.9% |
| As White | 137 | 56 | 48 | 33 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 136 | 42 | 21 | 73 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Slovak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Slovak's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 91.2% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 8.0% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Slovak usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Slovak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Slovak usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Slovak usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Slovak usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Slovak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 90.6% | 44.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 8.2% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 86.1% | 30.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Pavel Slovak's chess games
All 273 games by Pavel Slovak 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: 98 wins, 69 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 12/2/15 | 41.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/1/12 | 43.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2002 | Jozef Michenka | 2,325 | Ostrava Open A | E59 |
| Sep 2006 | Daniel Seleljo | 2,303 | Prague ProMoPro Open | B00 |
| Jan 2004 | Tom E Wiley | 2,295 | Prague Open 03rd | D52 |
| Feb 2019 | Isak Storme | 2,290 | Lisbon Portugal Open | D36 |
| Oct 2009 | Olga Sikorova | 2,269 | Tatry Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2006 | 34 | 18 | 2,119 |
| Tatry Open | 2012 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,095 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2006 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,205 |
| chT2e-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,202 |
| chT2E-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 1,949 |
| chT-CZE 2E 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 1,996 |
| Ostrava Open A | 2002 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
| chT2e-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Slovak's chess games?
273 games by Pavel Slovak, 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 Pavel Slovak has played.
What does Pavel Slovak play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Pavel Slovak opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Slovak answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Pavel Slovak play as White?
As White, Pavel Slovak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Slovak play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Slovak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Pavel Slovak's FIDE rating?
Pavel Slovak is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Pavel Slovak played?
Our database contains 273 games by Pavel Slovak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 69 draws, 106 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Slovak?
273 games by Pavel Slovak 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.