Prepare against Pavol Garancovsky
Slovakia · World #30,814 classical · FIDE ID 14903520
When preparing against Pavol Garancovsky, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack as White, 33.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 264 games by Pavol Garancovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Garancovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Garancovsky 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 | 1,981 | 2,213 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 87 | 81 | 96 | 33.0% |
| As White | 125 | 40 | 38 | 47 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 139 | 47 | 43 | 49 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Garancovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Garancovsky's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 88.0% | 47.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Garancovsky usually continues g3 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Garancovsky usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Garancovsky usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Garancovsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Garancovsky usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Garancovsky usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 48.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 18.6% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 14.3% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.1% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 61.0% | 44.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Pavol Garancovsky's chess games
All 264 games by Pavol Garancovsky 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: 87 wins, 81 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 30 | 10/9/11 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B42 | French Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Erik Pinter | 2,364 | Presov Open A | B01 |
| Oct 2003 | Jozef Michenka | 2,357 | Tatry Open | A40 |
| Sep 2004 | Marian Kantorik | 2,331 | Tatry Open | D85 |
| Sep 2004 | Zuzana Hagarova | 2,330 | Tatry Open | D02 |
| Sep 2003 | Vladimir Karlik | 2,286 | Tatry Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2007 | 35 | 16.5 | 2,229 |
| chT2D-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
| chT2D-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,220 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-SVK | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| chT2E-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,264 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,062 |
| Stary Smokovec Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Garancovsky's chess games?
264 games by Pavol Garancovsky, 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 Pavol Garancovsky has played.
What does Pavol Garancovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Pavol Garancovsky opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Garancovsky answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Pavol Garancovsky play as White?
As White, Pavol Garancovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Garancovsky play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Garancovsky most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Pavol Garancovsky's FIDE rating?
Pavol Garancovsky is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Pavol Garancovsky played?
Our database contains 264 games by Pavol Garancovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 81 draws, 96 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Garancovsky?
264 games by Pavol Garancovsky 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.