Prepare against Pavol Murin
Slovakia · World #27,875 classical · FIDE ID 14903830
Our database contains 341 games by Pavol Murin, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Murin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Murin 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 | 1,999 | 2,118 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 2,018 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,013 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 128 | 101 | 112 | 37.5% |
| As White | 173 | 65 | 56 | 52 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 168 | 63 | 45 | 60 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Murin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Murin's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 143 | 82.7% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 26 | 15.0% | 44.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Murin usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Murin usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Murin usually continues e4 (10.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Murin usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Murin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Murin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 71.4% | 56.9% |
| e5 | 18 | 19.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.5% | 90.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 68.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 25.0% | 40.9% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Pavol Murin's chess games
All 341 games by Pavol Murin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 128 wins, 101 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 13/11/9 | 39.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Daniel Rous | 2,188 | Tatry Open | A87 |
| Sep 2007 | Jan Obona | 2,162 | Tatry Open | D45 |
| Jul 2008 | Laszlo Lengyel | 2,152 | ch-SVK Open B | A21 |
| Sep 2005 | Imrich Jurcisin | 2,148 | Tatry Open | E14 |
| Jul 2006 | Branislav Krajcovic | 2,124 | ch-SVK Open B | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2014 | 44 | 18.5 | 2,083 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 27 | 11.5 | 1,971 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2012 | 21 | 17 | 2,222 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,044 |
| ch-SVK Open B | 2008 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,034 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 2 | 1,829 |
| chT2C-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,875 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Murin's chess games?
341 games by Pavol Murin, from Oct 2004 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 Murin has played.
What does Pavol Murin play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Pavol Murin opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Murin answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Pavol Murin play as White?
As White, Pavol Murin's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Murin play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Murin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Pavol Murin's FIDE rating?
Pavol Murin is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Pavol Murin played?
Our database contains 341 games by Pavol Murin, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 101 draws, 112 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Murin?
341 games by Pavol Murin 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.