Prepare against Pavol Pcola
IM · Slovakia · World #2,349 classical · FIDE ID 14900572
Our database contains 135 games by Pavol Pcola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Pcola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Pcola 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 | 2,366 | 2,393 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 59 | 63 | 13 | 43.7% |
| As White | 72 | 41 | 28 | 3 | 56.9% |
| As Black | 63 | 18 | 35 | 10 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Pcola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Pcola's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 64 | 88.9% | 76.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.9% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 76.6% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Pcola usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Pcola usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Pcola usually continues g3 (81.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Pcola usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pcola usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
Pavol Pcola's chess games
All 135 games by Pavol Pcola 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: 59 wins, 63 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 13/5/1 | 68.4% |
| A34 | English Opening | 15 | 9/6/0 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Marian Jurcik | 2,494 | chT-SVK 1516 | A29 |
| Dec 2009 | Janez Barle | 2,420 | London Classic Open | C11 |
| May 2022 | Jaroslav Bures | 2,394 | chT-SVK 2122 | A07 |
| Feb 2017 | Miroslav Maslik | 2,355 | chT-SVK 1617 | A13 |
| Dec 2013 | Viktor Bunda | 2,345 | chT-SVK 1E 1314 | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2016 | 36 | 25 | 2,352 |
| chT1E-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 2,323 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,411 |
| chT2D-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 8 | 2,361 |
| chT-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,440 |
| chT-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,367 |
| London Classic Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,420 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Pcola's chess games?
135 games by Pavol Pcola, 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 Pavol Pcola has played.
What does Pavol Pcola play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Pavol Pcola opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Pcola answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Pavol Pcola play as White?
As White, Pavol Pcola's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 68.4% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Pcola play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Pcola most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Pavol Pcola's FIDE rating?
Pavol Pcola is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Pavol Pcola played?
Our database contains 135 games by Pavol Pcola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 63 draws, 13 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Pcola?
135 games by Pavol Pcola 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.