Prepare against Pavel Hanko
Slovakia · World #28,483 classical · FIDE ID 14900262
Our database contains 763 games by Pavel Hanko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Hanko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Hanko 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 | 1,995 | 2,237 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 763 | 248 | 198 | 317 | 32.5% |
| As White | 375 | 135 | 101 | 139 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 388 | 113 | 97 | 178 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Hanko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Hanko's side.
First moves as White (375 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 372 | 99.2% | 49.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 49.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Hanko usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hanko usually continues Nf3 (49.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Hanko usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Hanko usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hanko usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 201 | 99.0% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 129 | 99.2% | 43.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Pavel Hanko's chess games
All 763 games by Pavel Hanko 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: 248 wins, 198 draws, 317 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 84 | 28/25/31 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 57 | 25/14/18 | 43.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 39 | 15/10/14 | 38.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37 | 15/10/12 | 40.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 11/8/17 | 30.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 109 | 30/21/58 | 27.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 54 | 18/9/27 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 9/10/14 | 27.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 4/5/11 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 2/7/9 | 11.1% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Gennadij Timoscenko | 2,473 | chT2B-SVK 1314 | B81 |
| Jan 1995 | Igor Dmitriev | 2,450 | Litomysl Open | A40 |
| Jan 1997 | Serguei Vesselovsky | 2,445 | Tatry Open | E12 |
| Dec 2000 | Piotr Staniszewski | 2,434 | Krakow Open A | E63 |
| Mar 1999 | Natasa Bojkovic | 2,424 | 20th Bled Open | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2007 | 38 | 18.5 | 2,208 |
| ch-SVK | 1998 | 34 | 17 | 2,148 |
| Hlohovec Open | 2000 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,330 |
| Banicky Kahanec | 1996 | 21 | 7 | 2,173 |
| Bojnice | 1994 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,223 |
| Trinec Open | 2002 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,280 |
| chT-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,340 |
| Litomysl Open | 1996 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Hanko's chess games?
763 games by Pavel Hanko, 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 Hanko has played.
What does Pavel Hanko play on the first move as White?
Across 375 games with White in our database, Pavel Hanko opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Hanko answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Pavel Hanko play as White?
As White, Pavel Hanko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (84 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (57 games, 43.9% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 375 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Hanko play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Hanko most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (109 games, 27.5% win rate); Sicilian (54 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (33 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 388 games.
What is Pavel Hanko's FIDE rating?
Pavel Hanko is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Pavel Hanko played?
Our database contains 763 games by Pavel Hanko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 248 wins, 198 draws, 317 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Hanko?
763 games by Pavel Hanko 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.