Prepare against Pavol Hornak
Slovakia · World #88,756 classical · FIDE ID 14918773
When preparing against Pavol Hornak, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 30.8% over 39 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Pavol Hornak, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Hornak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Hornak 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 | 1,762 | 1,825 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,673 | 1,810 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 1,804 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 89 | 61 | 94 | 36.5% |
| As White | 128 | 53 | 34 | 41 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 116 | 36 | 27 | 53 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Hornak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Hornak's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 127 | 99.2% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Hornak usually continues c4 (48.2% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Hornak usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hornak usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Hornak usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 97.0% | 40.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Pavol Hornak's chess games
All 244 games by Pavol Hornak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Aug 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: 89 wins, 61 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 39 | 12/7/20 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Miroslav Janik | 2,015 | ch-Zilina Region | E11 |
| Jan 2009 | Jan Curidlo | 1,979 | chT3A2-SVK 0809 | B96 |
| Aug 2009 | Pavol Jurov | 1,928 | Brezova Open | E01 |
| Apr 2014 | Lubomir Munk | 1,897 | Bratislava Slovan Open | A90 |
| Jan 2011 | Mikulas Bernath | 1,855 | chT3A2-SVK 1011 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2016 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,571 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 16 | 7 | 1,884 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,761 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,895 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 1,519 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 1,873 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,957 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Hornak's chess games?
244 games by Pavol Hornak, from Oct 2007 to Aug 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 Hornak has played.
What does Pavol Hornak play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Pavol Hornak opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Hornak answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavol Hornak play as White?
As White, Pavol Hornak's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Hornak play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Hornak most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 21.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Pavol Hornak's FIDE rating?
Pavol Hornak is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,673 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Pavol Hornak played?
Our database contains 244 games by Pavol Hornak, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 61 draws, 94 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Hornak?
244 games by Pavol Hornak 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.