Prepare against Pavol Vlcek
Slovakia · World #36,044 classical · FIDE ID 14919907
Our database contains 55 games by Pavol Vlcek, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Vlcek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Vlcek 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 | 1,954 | 1,967 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 15 | 24 | 16 | 27.3% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Vlcek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Vlcek's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 88.0% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Vlcek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Vlcek usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Vlcek usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Vlcek usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 81.0% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Pavol Vlcek's chess games
All 55 games by Pavol Vlcek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 15 wins, 24 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Jozef Paluch | 2,008 | chT2C-SVK 1516 | C01 |
| Oct 2012 | Jan Peter | 1,951 | chT2C-SVK 1213 | D02 |
| Jan 2018 | Vladimir Sustek | 1,951 | chT2C-SVK 1718 | B23 |
| Jan 2012 | Michal Rusnak | 1,942 | chT2C-SVK 1112 | C00 |
| Nov 2015 | Jozef Sedlar | 1,936 | chT2C-SVK 1516 | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,055 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | – |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,984 |
| chT2C-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,039 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,778 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,818 |
| chT2C-SVK 1617 | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,889 |
| chT2C-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Vlcek's chess games?
55 games by Pavol Vlcek, from May 2010 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 Vlcek has played.
What does Pavol Vlcek play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Pavol Vlcek opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Vlcek answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Pavol Vlcek play as White?
As White, Pavol Vlcek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Vlcek play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Vlcek most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Pavol Vlcek's FIDE rating?
Pavol Vlcek is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Pavol Vlcek played?
Our database contains 55 games by Pavol Vlcek, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 24 draws, 16 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Vlcek?
55 games by Pavol Vlcek 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.