Prepare against Pavol Kral
Slovakia · World #36,465 classical · FIDE ID 14922304
Our database contains 97 games by Pavol Kral, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Kral's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Kral 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 | 1,952 | 2,047 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32.0% |
| As White | 45 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 52 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Kral's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Kral's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 46.7% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 37.8% | 41.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kral usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kral usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kral usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Kral usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Kral usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Kral usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 76.7% | 47.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Pavol Kral's chess games
All 97 games by Pavol Kral in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 31 wins, 33 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Vladimir Jacko | 2,320 | chT1E-SVK 9798 | B13 |
| Jan 2002 | Jozef Dlabik | 2,269 | chT1E-SVK 0203 | C45 |
| Jan 1998 | Zdenek Husek | 2,260 | chT-SVK 9798 | D55 |
| Jan 2002 | Stefan Macak | 2,260 | chT1E-SVK 0203 | B43 |
| Jan 1997 | Norbert Zambor | 2,235 | chT1E-SVK 9798 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,042 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,797 |
| chT2E-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,189 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| chT2C-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,891 |
| chT3C-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 2 | 1,921 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Kral's chess games?
97 games by Pavol Kral, from May 2012 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 Kral has played.
What does Pavol Kral play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Pavol Kral opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Kral answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Pavol Kral play as White?
As White, Pavol Kral's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Kral play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Kral most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Pavol Kral's FIDE rating?
Pavol Kral is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Pavol Kral played?
Our database contains 97 games by Pavol Kral, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 33 draws, 33 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Kral?
97 games by Pavol Kral 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.