Prepare against Peter Pal
Slovakia · World #21,780 classical · FIDE ID 14901790
Our database contains 300 games by Peter Pal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Pal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Pal 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 | 2,043 | 2,216 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 92 | 94 | 114 | 30.7% |
| As White | 151 | 46 | 55 | 50 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 149 | 46 | 39 | 64 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Pal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Pal's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 53.6% | 43.2% |
| Nf3 | 65 | 43.0% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.6% | 87.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Pal usually continues c4 (41.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Pal usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Pal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Pal usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Pal usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pal usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 76.5% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 17.3% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 71.8% | 33.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 25.6% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Peter Pal's chess games
All 300 games by Peter Pal 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: 92 wins, 94 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 28 | 9/12/7 | 32.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 29 | 9/6/14 | 31.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Vladimir Sergeev | 2,475 | chT-SVK 0001 | A15 |
| May 2000 | Laszlo Barczay | 2,404 | 19th Zalakaros Open | B33 |
| Jan 1998 | Jan Sikora-Lerch | 2,385 | chT1E-SVK 9798 | A60 |
| Feb 2000 | Zoltan Siklosi | 2,337 | chT-HUN 9900 | B30 |
| May 2000 | Jozsef Dobos | 2,336 | 19th Zalakaros Open | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 1995 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,368 |
| chT-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,150 |
| chT-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,188 |
| chT1E-SVK 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,210 |
| Hlohovec Open | 1995 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
| chT-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,114 |
| chT2E-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,207 |
| ch-SVK Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Pal's chess games?
300 games by Peter Pal, 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 Pal has played.
What does Peter Pal play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Peter Pal opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Pal answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Peter Pal play as White?
As White, Peter Pal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Pal play as Black?
As Black, Peter Pal most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Peter Pal's FIDE rating?
Peter Pal is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Peter Pal played?
Our database contains 300 games by Peter Pal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 94 draws, 114 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Pal?
300 games by Peter Pal 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.