Prepare against Pavol Hlavac
Slovakia · World #76,116 classical · FIDE ID 14929317
When preparing against Pavol Hlavac, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 42 games by Pavol Hlavac, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Hlavac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Hlavac 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 | 1,802 | 1,802 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 3 | 14 | 25 | 7.1% |
| As White | 20 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 5.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 9.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Hlavac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Hlavac's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 21.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 21.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Hlavac usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hlavac usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Hlavac usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hlavac usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 29.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Pavol Hlavac's chess games
All 42 games by Pavol Hlavac in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 3 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 16 | 2/6/8 | 12.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Lukas Urbanik | 1,967 | chT-SVK 2C 1415 | B01 |
| Mar 2016 | Jan Kaniok | 1,916 | chT2C-SVK 1516 | B01 |
| Feb 2015 | Peter Sedliacek | 1,824 | chT-SVK 2C 1415 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,701 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,788 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,669 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,701 |
| chT1E-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,691 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Hlavac's chess games?
42 games by Pavol Hlavac, from Jul 2012 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 Hlavac has played.
What does Pavol Hlavac play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Pavol Hlavac opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Hlavac answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavol Hlavac play as White?
As White, Pavol Hlavac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Hlavac play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Hlavac most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (16 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Anderssen's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Pavol Hlavac's FIDE rating?
Pavol Hlavac is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,802 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Pavol Hlavac played?
Our database contains 42 games by Pavol Hlavac, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (7.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Hlavac?
42 games by Pavol Hlavac 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.