Prepare against Pavol Knaperek
Slovakia · World #50,581 classical · FIDE ID 14908140
Our database contains 52 games by Pavol Knaperek, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Knaperek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Knaperek 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 | 1,891 | 2,107 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 19 | 12 | 21 | 36.5% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Knaperek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Knaperek's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 21 | 95.5% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 95% of White games, 59.5% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Knaperek usually continues e3 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Knaperek usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Knaperek usually continues fxe5 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Knaperek usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Pavol Knaperek's chess games
All 52 games by Pavol Knaperek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Jan Bednar | 2,179 | Tatry Open | C14 |
| Sep 2005 | Michal Macko | 2,149 | 22nd Liptovsky Mikulas Liptov Open | A40 |
| Mar 2006 | Dusan Turna | 2,142 | chT2C-SVK 0506 | A85 |
| Oct 2009 | Vladimir Kollar | 2,091 | chT-SVK 2C 0910 | A02 |
| Feb 2011 | Pavol Luptak | 2,057 | chT2C-SVK 10/11 | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Amateur | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,782 |
| 22nd Liptovsky Mikulas Liptov Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,160 |
| Tatry Open | 2006 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,007 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,030 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,948 |
| chT2C-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,863 |
| chT2C-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 3 | 2 | 2,140 |
| chT1E-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,918 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Knaperek's chess games?
52 games by Pavol Knaperek, from Oct 2003 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 Knaperek has played.
What does Pavol Knaperek play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Pavol Knaperek opens with 1.f4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Knaperek answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavol Knaperek play as White?
As White, Pavol Knaperek's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Knaperek play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Knaperek most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Pavol Knaperek's FIDE rating?
Pavol Knaperek is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Pavol Knaperek played?
Our database contains 52 games by Pavol Knaperek, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Knaperek?
52 games by Pavol Knaperek 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.