Prepare against Pavel Valuska
Slovakia · World #26,494 classical · FIDE ID 14912104
Our database contains 99 games by Pavel Valuska, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Valuska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Valuska 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 | 2,008 | 2,059 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 2,004 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 27 | 30 | 42 | 27.3% |
| As White | 45 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 54 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Valuska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Valuska's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Valuska usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Valuska usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Valuska usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 92.0% | 32.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Pavel Valuska's chess games
All 99 games by Pavel Valuska in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 27 wins, 30 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 2/8/9 | 10.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Pavol Sedlacek | 2,233 | chT2C-SVK 1112 | B13 |
| Jan 2009 | Karol Pekar | 2,177 | chT-SVK 2C 0809 | D01 |
| Mar 2014 | Pavol Zagrapan | 2,107 | chT-SVK 2C 1314 | C02 |
| Dec 2022 | Daniel Trgina | 2,074 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | B10 |
| Nov 2008 | Miroslav Janik | 2,048 | chT-SVK 2C 0809 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 2C 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 1,874 |
| chT2C-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,019 |
| chT2C-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| chT3C-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,644 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,045 |
| chT2C-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,814 |
| chT2-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Valuska's chess games?
99 games by Pavel Valuska, from Apr 2009 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 Valuska has played.
What does Pavel Valuska play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Pavel Valuska opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Valuska answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Valuska play as White?
As White, Pavel Valuska's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Valuska play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Valuska most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Pavel Valuska's FIDE rating?
Pavel Valuska is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Pavel Valuska played?
Our database contains 99 games by Pavel Valuska, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 30 draws, 42 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Valuska?
99 games by Pavel Valuska 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.