Prepare against Pavol Sedlacek
Slovakia · World #10,450 classical · FIDE ID 14900815
When preparing against Pavol Sedlacek, expect 1.c4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 268 games by Pavol Sedlacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Sedlacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Sedlacek 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 | 2,163 | 2,247 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,225 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 99 | 86 | 83 | 36.9% |
| As White | 129 | 53 | 40 | 36 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 139 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Sedlacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Sedlacek's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 101 | 78.3% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 22 | 17.1% | 68.2% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Sedlacek usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Sedlacek usually continues Nc3 (54.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Sedlacek usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Sedlacek usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sedlacek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Sedlacek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 44.9% | 51.4% |
| c5 | 24 | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 18 | 23.1% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Pavol Sedlacek's chess games
All 268 games by Pavol Sedlacek 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: 99 wins, 86 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 39 | 15/11/13 | 38.5% |
| A26 | English Opening | 34 | 14/14/6 | 41.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Denis Kadric | 2,403 | 27th EU-Cup | A16 |
| Jan 1995 | Tomas Habinak | 2,350 | chT-SVK | B22 |
| Jan 2001 | Eduard Hagara | 2,337 | chT1E-SVK 0001 | E68 |
| Dec 2011 | Marian Kantorik | 2,320 | chT2C-SVK 1112 | D46 |
| Jan 1999 | Vladimir Jacko | 2,320 | chT1E-SVK 9899 | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,223 |
| Klatovy Open B | 2005 | 18 | 7 | 1,654 |
| chT2E-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| chT1E-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,359 |
| chT2C-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,289 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,140 |
| chT-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 5 | 2,239 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Sedlacek's chess games?
268 games by Pavol Sedlacek, 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 Sedlacek has played.
What does Pavol Sedlacek play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Pavol Sedlacek opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Sedlacek answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Pavol Sedlacek play as White?
As White, Pavol Sedlacek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (39 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (34 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Sedlacek play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Sedlacek most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Pavol Sedlacek's FIDE rating?
Pavol Sedlacek is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Pavol Sedlacek played?
Our database contains 268 games by Pavol Sedlacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 86 draws, 83 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Sedlacek?
268 games by Pavol Sedlacek 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.