Prepare against Pavol Pytlik
Slovakia · World #19,467 classical · FIDE ID 14912287
Our database contains 231 games by Pavol Pytlik, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Pytlik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Pytlik 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 | 2,062 | 2,109 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,094 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,099 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 66 | 94 | 71 | 28.6% |
| As White | 106 | 27 | 42 | 37 | 25.5% |
| As Black | 125 | 39 | 52 | 34 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Pytlik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Pytlik's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 80.2% | 42.4% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.5% | 77.8% |
| g3 | 5 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Pytlik usually continues Nc3 (40.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pytlik usually continues Nc3 (32.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pytlik usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pytlik usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pytlik usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Pytlik usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 96.7% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 90.5% | 53.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Pavol Pytlik's chess games
All 231 games by Pavol Pytlik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 66 wins, 94 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 7/8/12 | 25.9% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 4/13/5 | 18.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Vladimir Kalisky | 2,257 | chT2B-SVK 1516 | E90 |
| Feb 2010 | Imre Kukel | 2,255 | chT2B-SVK 0910 | C10 |
| Jul 2008 | Tamas Petenyi | 2,251 | ch-SVK Open A | A24 |
| Dec 2009 | Martin Huba | 2,223 | chT2B-SVK 0910 | C10 |
| Dec 2017 | Martin Janos | 2,221 | chT1W-SVK 1718 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,114 |
| chT2B-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,054 |
| chT2B-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,012 |
| chT2A-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,097 |
| chT1W-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,934 |
| chT1W-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,012 |
| chT2B-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Pytlik's chess games?
231 games by Pavol Pytlik, from Oct 2005 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 Pytlik has played.
What does Pavol Pytlik play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Pavol Pytlik opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Pytlik answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Pavol Pytlik play as White?
As White, Pavol Pytlik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Vienna Game (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Pytlik play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Pytlik most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 18.2% win rate); French Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Pavol Pytlik's FIDE rating?
Pavol Pytlik is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Pavol Pytlik played?
Our database contains 231 games by Pavol Pytlik, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 94 draws, 71 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Pytlik?
231 games by Pavol Pytlik 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.