Prepare against Peter Hlavac
Slovakia · World #29,828 classical · FIDE ID 14903695
Our database contains 297 games by Peter Hlavac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Hlavac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Hlavac 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 | 1,987 | 2,141 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,869 | 2,006 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 1,984 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 101 | 56 | 140 | 34.0% |
| As White | 135 | 52 | 27 | 56 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 162 | 49 | 29 | 84 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Hlavac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Hlavac's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 56.3% | 45.4% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 41.5% | 52.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 45.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Hlavac usually continues c4 (40.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Hlavac usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Hlavac usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Hlavac usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Hlavac usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Hlavac usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 43 | 46.7% | 34.9% |
| c5 | 22 | 23.9% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 19 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 82.4% | 29.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.8% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Peter Hlavac's chess games
All 297 games by Peter Hlavac 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: 101 wins, 56 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 25 | 7/2/16 | 28.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 13 | 0/2/11 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Rastislav Briestensky | 2,237 | chT3C-SVK 0203 | B20 |
| Jan 2002 | Marian Frajt | 2,172 | chT3C-SVK 0203 | D15 |
| Mar 2006 | Vojtech Rahl | 2,168 | chT1E-SVK 0506 | B40 |
| Jan 2003 | Jan Hlas | 2,166 | chT2-SVK 0304 | B22 |
| Jun 1998 | Kvetoslav Rakay | 2,165 | ch-SVK | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open | 2013 | 18 | 8 | 1,936 |
| ch-SVK | 1999 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,214 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2013 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,987 |
| chT1E-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,983 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,998 |
| chT2-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,083 |
| chT1E-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Hlavac's chess games?
297 games by Peter Hlavac, 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 Peter Hlavac has played.
What does Peter Hlavac play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Peter Hlavac opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Hlavac answers 1...Nc6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Peter Hlavac play as White?
As White, Peter Hlavac's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Hlavac play as Black?
As Black, Peter Hlavac most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Peter Hlavac's FIDE rating?
Peter Hlavac is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,869 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Peter Hlavac played?
Our database contains 297 games by Peter Hlavac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 56 draws, 140 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Hlavac?
297 games by Peter Hlavac 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.