Prepare against Pavol Pericka
Slovakia · World #67,806 classical · FIDE ID 14914298
When preparing against Pavol Pericka, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 36.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Pavol Pericka, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Pericka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Pericka 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 | 1,829 | 1,851 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,844 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 60 | 35 | 52 | 40.8% |
| As White | 81 | 34 | 24 | 23 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 66 | 26 | 11 | 29 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Pericka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Pericka's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Pericka usually continues Bc4 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Pericka usually continues Bc4 (61.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Pericka usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 52.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 43.5% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Pavol Pericka's chess games
All 147 games by Pavol Pericka in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 60 wins, 35 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 33 | 12/12/9 | 36.4% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Anton Klanica | 1,927 | chT3A2-SVK 0607 | C77 |
| Dec 2016 | Ludvig Doucha | 1,919 | chT2A-SVK 1617 | C42 |
| Nov 2017 | Jaroslav Kahanek | 1,865 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | D00 |
| Oct 2016 | Jan Vinarcik | 1,855 | chT2A-SVK 1617 | C50 |
| Jan 2019 | Martin Palka | 1,854 | chT3A2-SVK 1819 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Senica Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,753 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,898 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,824 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,676 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,685 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,744 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
| Piestany Augustus Cup | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Pericka's chess games?
147 games by Pavol Pericka, from Nov 2011 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 Pericka has played.
What does Pavol Pericka play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Pavol Pericka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Pericka answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games).
What openings does Pavol Pericka play as White?
As White, Pavol Pericka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Pericka play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Pericka most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Pavol Pericka's FIDE rating?
Pavol Pericka is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Pavol Pericka played?
Our database contains 147 games by Pavol Pericka, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 35 draws, 52 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Pericka?
147 games by Pavol Pericka 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.