Prepare against Pavol Oravec
Slovakia · World #63,155 classical · FIDE ID 14929910
When preparing against Pavol Oravec, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 52 games by Pavol Oravec, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Oravec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Oravec 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 | 1,845 | 1,858 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 38.5% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Oravec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Oravec's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 77.3% | 64.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 64.7% score
- …d5 (65% of these games) — Oravec usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Oravec usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Oravec usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Oravec usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Oravec usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Oravec usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 22.7% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Pavol Oravec's chess games
All 52 games by Pavol Oravec in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Vladislav Gajdosik | 2,010 | chT-SVK 2C 0910 | A65 |
| Jan 2016 | Dusan Lajda | 1,861 | chT4-SVK A21 1516 | C11 |
| Mar 2022 | Jan Kicinja | 1,852 | chT4-SVK A21 2122 | D53 |
| Feb 2018 | Pavol Pericka | 1,788 | chT4-SVK A21 1718 | C02 |
| Nov 2015 | Milan Hrubos | 1,752 | chT4-SVK A21 1516 | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A21 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,731 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,845 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,652 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,676 |
| chT4-SVK A21 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 1,867 |
| chT3C-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 0 | 1,725 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 3 | 1,743 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Oravec's chess games?
52 games by Pavol Oravec, from Feb 2016 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 Oravec has played.
What does Pavol Oravec play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Pavol Oravec opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Oravec answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Pavol Oravec play as White?
As White, Pavol Oravec's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Oravec play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Oravec most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Pavol Oravec's FIDE rating?
Pavol Oravec is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Pavol Oravec played?
Our database contains 52 games by Pavol Oravec, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Oravec?
52 games by Pavol Oravec 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.