Prepare against Pavol Huliak
Slovakia · World #66,615 classical · FIDE ID 14907704
When preparing against Pavol Huliak, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 189 games by Pavol Huliak, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Huliak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Huliak 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 | 1,833 | 2,129 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,765 | 1,989 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 59 | 66 | 64 | 31.2% |
| As White | 92 | 30 | 34 | 28 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 97 | 29 | 32 | 36 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Huliak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Huliak's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 87.0% | 50.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 7.6% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Huliak usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Huliak usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Huliak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Huliak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Huliak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Huliak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 72.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 21.8% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 44.8% | 65.4% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 34.5% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Pavol Huliak's chess games
All 189 games by Pavol Huliak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 59 wins, 66 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Ivan Valent | 2,215 | chT1W-SVK 0304 | B52 |
| Dec 2015 | Martin Chlpik | 2,172 | chT2B-SVK 1516 | D02 |
| Dec 2006 | Miroslav Velcko | 2,152 | chT1W-SVK 0607 | D37 |
| Jan 2002 | Jozef Horn | 2,151 | chT3B-SVK 0102 | D02 |
| Jan 2003 | Zdenek Slapak | 2,150 | chT1W-SVK 0304 | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 1,839 |
| chT2B-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,976 |
| chT2B-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,173 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,172 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,891 |
| chT3B-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 7 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Huliak's chess games?
189 games by Pavol Huliak, from Jul 2004 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 Huliak has played.
What does Pavol Huliak play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Pavol Huliak opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Huliak answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Pavol Huliak play as White?
As White, Pavol Huliak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Huliak play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Huliak most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Pavol Huliak's FIDE rating?
Pavol Huliak is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,765 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Pavol Huliak played?
Our database contains 189 games by Pavol Huliak, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 66 draws, 64 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Huliak?
189 games by Pavol Huliak 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.