Prepare against Pavol Joba
Slovakia · World #46,429 classical · FIDE ID 14907968
When preparing against Pavol Joba, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 83 games by Pavol Joba, covering Oct 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Joba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Joba 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 | 1,909 | 2,119 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,858 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 30 | 15 | 38 | 36.1% |
| As White | 39 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 44 | 16 | 7 | 21 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Joba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Joba's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 53.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 23.1% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Joba usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Joba usually continues f4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Joba usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Joba usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Joba usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Joba usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 26.9% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
Pavol Joba's chess games
All 83 games by Pavol Joba in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Nov 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: 30 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Annamaria Varga | 2,070 | chT2-SVK 9596 | A42 |
| Jan 1994 | Pavol Malar | 2,070 | chT2B-SVK 9394 | B23 |
| Jan 1994 | J. Alexovic | 2,065 | chT2B-SVK 9394 | B24 |
| Mar 2019 | Jozef Belan | 2,041 | chT2B-SVK 1819 | A20 |
| Nov 2006 | Ladislav Szocs | 2,006 | chT2B-SVK 0607 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 9394 | 1994 | 12 | 5 | 1,941 |
| chT2-SVK 9596 | 1995 | 12 | 5 | 2,061 |
| chT2B-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 3 | 2,025 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,634 |
| chT3B-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 6 | – |
| chT2B-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,839 |
| chT2B-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 2,087 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,682 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Joba's chess games?
83 games by Pavol Joba, from Oct 2003 to Nov 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 Joba has played.
What does Pavol Joba play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Pavol Joba opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Joba answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Pavol Joba play as White?
As White, Pavol Joba's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Joba play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Joba most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Pavol Joba's FIDE rating?
Pavol Joba is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Pavol Joba played?
Our database contains 83 games by Pavol Joba, covering Oct 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Joba?
83 games by Pavol Joba 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.