Prepare against Pavol Jurov
Slovakia · World #28,653 classical · FIDE ID 14918358
Our database contains 123 games by Pavol Jurov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Jurov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Jurov 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 | 1,994 | 2,008 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,967 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,969 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 40 | 32 | 51 | 32.5% |
| As White | 62 | 22 | 15 | 25 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 61 | 18 | 17 | 26 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Jurov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Jurov's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 45.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 25 | 40.3% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Jurov usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Jurov usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Jurov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 46.0% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Jurov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Jurov usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Jurov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 43.8% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 9 | 28.1% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
Pavol Jurov's chess games
All 123 games by Pavol Jurov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 40 wins, 32 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | David Varga | 2,293 | chT-SVK 1314 | E97 |
| Dec 2016 | Michal Hlinka | 2,150 | chT2D-SVK 1617 | E73 |
| Mar 2017 | Jan Krajnak | 2,108 | chT2D-SVK 1617 | D11 |
| Oct 2015 | Vladimir Mrva | 2,106 | chT2D-SVK 1516 | A18 |
| Nov 2018 | Ladislav Lauko | 2,036 | chT2D-SVK 1819 | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 1,985 |
| chT2D-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,949 |
| chT2D-SVK 14/15 | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 2,088 |
| chT2D-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,962 |
| Brezova Open | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,874 |
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
| chT2D-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Jurov's chess games?
123 games by Pavol Jurov, from Oct 2008 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 Jurov has played.
What does Pavol Jurov play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Pavol Jurov opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Jurov answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Pavol Jurov play as White?
As White, Pavol Jurov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Jurov play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Jurov most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Pavol Jurov's FIDE rating?
Pavol Jurov is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (May 2015).
How many games has Pavol Jurov played?
Our database contains 123 games by Pavol Jurov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 32 draws, 51 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Jurov?
123 games by Pavol Jurov 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.