Prepare against Pavol Zagrapan
Slovakia · World #18,351 classical · FIDE ID 14903334
When preparing against Pavol Zagrapan, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 284 games by Pavol Zagrapan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Zagrapan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Zagrapan 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 | 2,072 | 2,194 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,067 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 284 | 95 | 99 | 90 | 33.5% |
| As White | 150 | 55 | 57 | 38 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 134 | 40 | 42 | 52 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Zagrapan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Zagrapan's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 141 | 94.0% | 57.1% |
| a3 | 7 | 4.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Zagrapan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zagrapan usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zagrapan usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- 1.a3 — 5% of White games, 42.9% score
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Zagrapan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zagrapan usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zagrapan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 52 | 83.9% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 12.9% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 36.4% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 15.9% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
Pavol Zagrapan's chess games
All 284 games by Pavol Zagrapan 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: 95 wins, 99 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Martin Mrva | 2,355 | ch-SVK | C06 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Petran | 2,325 | chT-SVK 9697 | B06 |
| Nov 2012 | Martin Bezuch | 2,291 | chT-SVK 1213 | B06 |
| Jan 1995 | Jan Strachan | 2,250 | chT-SVK | B07 |
| Jan 1998 | Stefan Galovic | 2,250 | chT1E-SVK 9899 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 18 | 10 | 2,200 |
| chT1E-SVK 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,268 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,176 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,989 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,014 |
| chT2E-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,170 |
| chT1E-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| chT-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 3 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Zagrapan's chess games?
284 games by Pavol Zagrapan, 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 Zagrapan has played.
What does Pavol Zagrapan play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Pavol Zagrapan opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.a3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Zagrapan answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Pavol Zagrapan play as White?
As White, Pavol Zagrapan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Scotch Game (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Zagrapan play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Zagrapan most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Pavol Zagrapan's FIDE rating?
Pavol Zagrapan is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Pavol Zagrapan played?
Our database contains 284 games by Pavol Zagrapan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 99 draws, 90 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Zagrapan?
284 games by Pavol Zagrapan 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.