Prepare against Pavol Vlkovic
Slovakia · World #84,082 classical · FIDE ID 14913062
When preparing against Pavol Vlkovic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (34%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 24.4% over 41 games.
Our database contains 316 games by Pavol Vlkovic, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Vlkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Vlkovic 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 | 1,776 | 1,946 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,812 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 316 | 121 | 64 | 131 | 38.3% |
| As White | 155 | 67 | 38 | 50 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 161 | 54 | 26 | 81 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Vlkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Vlkovic's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 155 | 100.0% | 55.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Vlkovic usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Vlkovic usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Vlkovic usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 70.8% | 34.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 8.3% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 20 | 34.5% | 47.5% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 27.6% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.2% | 66.7% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Pavol Vlkovic's chess games
All 316 games by Pavol Vlkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Aug 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: 121 wins, 64 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/8/9 | 46.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 41 | 10/4/27 | 24.4% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| A95 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1998 | Vladimir Skreno | 2,165 | chT2A-SVK 9899 | A85 |
| Jan 1996 | Rastislav Moravcik | 2,130 | chT2B-SVK 9596 | C02 |
| Oct 2006 | Imrich Ivan | 2,034 | chT3A2-SVK 0607 | A10 |
| Feb 2010 | Rastislav Kolesar | 2,012 | chT3A2-SVK 0910 | B03 |
| Nov 2012 | Frantisek Merva | 2,006 | chT4-SVK A22 1213 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2016 | 27 | 12.5 | 1,863 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 7 | 1,836 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 1,839 |
| chT2B-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,118 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1,879 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,953 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,620 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Vlkovic's chess games?
316 games by Pavol Vlkovic, from Jul 2006 to Aug 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 Vlkovic has played.
What does Pavol Vlkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Pavol Vlkovic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Vlkovic answers 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Pavol Vlkovic play as White?
As White, Pavol Vlkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Italian Game (22 games, 59.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Vlkovic play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Vlkovic most often plays: Alekhine Defense (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Modern Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Pavol Vlkovic's FIDE rating?
Pavol Vlkovic is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Pavol Vlkovic played?
Our database contains 316 games by Pavol Vlkovic, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 64 draws, 131 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Vlkovic?
316 games by Pavol Vlkovic 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.