Prepare against Pavol Paulina
Slovakia · World #54,211 classical · FIDE ID 14912880
Our database contains 58 games by Pavol Paulina, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Paulina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Paulina 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 | 1,877 | 2,069 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,946 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 23 | 14 | 21 | 39.7% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Paulina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Paulina's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 97.1% | 53.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Paulina usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Paulina usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Paulina usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Paulina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Pavol Paulina's chess games
All 58 games by Pavol Paulina in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 23 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Emil Klemanic | 2,108 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | C28 |
| Dec 2016 | Jan Veselovsky | 2,068 | chT1E-SVK 1617 | C42 |
| Jan 2010 | Alexander Viszlai | 2,009 | chT2D-SVK 0910 | A28 |
| Jan 2010 | Benjamin Belus | 1,987 | chT-SVK 1E 0910 | D58 |
| Mar 2022 | Rudolf Zrost | 1,984 | chT2D-SVK 2122 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,907 |
| chT1E-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 0 | 1,626 |
| chT2D-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,585 |
| chT2D-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,273 |
| chT1E-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,746 |
| chT1E-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,958 |
| chT1E-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,177 |
| chT2D-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 3 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Paulina's chess games?
58 games by Pavol Paulina, from Jan 2008 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 Paulina has played.
What does Pavol Paulina play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Pavol Paulina opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Paulina answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavol Paulina play as White?
As White, Pavol Paulina's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Paulina play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Paulina most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Pavol Paulina's FIDE rating?
Pavol Paulina is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Pavol Paulina played?
Our database contains 58 games by Pavol Paulina, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Paulina?
58 games by Pavol Paulina 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.