Prepare against Pavol Dobis
Slovakia · World #130,710 classical · FIDE ID 14920808
When preparing against Pavol Dobis, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Pavol Dobis, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Dobis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Dobis 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 | 1,645 | 1,737 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,668 | 1,688 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 11 | 22 | 26 | 18.6% |
| As White | 25 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 8.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Dobis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Dobis's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 26.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 26.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Dobis usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Dobis usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Dobis usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Pavol Dobis's chess games
All 59 games by Pavol Dobis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 22 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Filip Sottnik | 1,707 | chT4-SVK A22 1516 | B54 |
| Oct 2016 | Alojz Kavuljak | 1,688 | chT3A2-SVK 1617 | B54 |
| Jan 2019 | Tibor Bendzela | 1,669 | chT3A2-SVK 1819 | B21 |
| Feb 2019 | Dusan Fajnor | 1,663 | chT4-SVK A22 1819 | D56 |
| Apr 2016 | Filip Raso | 1,513 | chT4-SVK A22 1516 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A22 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,518 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,491 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,678 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,641 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,597 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,412 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,736 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Dobis's chess games?
59 games by Pavol Dobis, from Apr 2015 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 Pavol Dobis has played.
What does Pavol Dobis play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Pavol Dobis opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Dobis answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavol Dobis play as White?
As White, Pavol Dobis's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Dobis play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Dobis most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Pavol Dobis's FIDE rating?
Pavol Dobis is currently rated 1,645 in classical chess, 1,668 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,737 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Pavol Dobis played?
Our database contains 59 games by Pavol Dobis, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 22 draws, 26 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Dobis?
59 games by Pavol Dobis 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.