Prepare against Pavel Kovacocy
FM · Slovakia · World #13,851 classical · FIDE ID 14901765
Our database contains 380 games by Pavel Kovacocy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Kovacocy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Kovacocy 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 | 2,118 | 2,299 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,162 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 172 | 115 | 93 | 45.3% |
| As White | 194 | 89 | 59 | 46 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 186 | 83 | 56 | 47 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Kovacocy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Kovacocy's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 184 | 94.8% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kovacocy usually continues Nf3 (56.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kovacocy usually continues Nf3 (74.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kovacocy usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kovacocy usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kovacocy usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kovacocy usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 76.1% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 9 | 9.8% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.5% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.3% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 36 | 58.1% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 30.6% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.1% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Pavel Kovacocy's chess games
All 380 games by Pavel Kovacocy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 172 wins, 115 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 56 | 24/17/15 | 42.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 50 | 19/20/11 | 38.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 33 | 18/9/6 | 54.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 16 | 11/4/1 | 68.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | David Varga | 2,330 | chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | C42 |
| Jan 1995 | Dusan Mikulas | 2,315 | chT2B-SVK 9596 | B93 |
| Dec 2006 | Karol Motuz | 2,311 | chT-SVK 0607 | B85 |
| Dec 2005 | Petr Bazant | 2,310 | chT-SVK 0506 | B29 |
| Oct 2005 | Marian Jurcik | 2,299 | chT-SVK 0506 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 8 | 2,331 |
| Hlohovec Open | 1996 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| chT2B-SVK 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,204 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 9 | 2,210 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,128 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 9 | 2,295 |
| chT1W-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,304 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Kovacocy's chess games?
380 games by Pavel Kovacocy, from Apr 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 Pavel Kovacocy has played.
What does Pavel Kovacocy play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Pavel Kovacocy opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Kovacocy answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Pavel Kovacocy play as White?
As White, Pavel Kovacocy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (56 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Kovacocy play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Kovacocy most often plays: Modern Defense (50 games, 38.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (16 games, 68.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Pavel Kovacocy's FIDE rating?
Pavel Kovacocy is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Pavel Kovacocy played?
Our database contains 380 games by Pavel Kovacocy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 115 draws, 93 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Kovacocy?
380 games by Pavel Kovacocy 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.