Prepare against Peter Povysil
Slovakia · World #71,043 classical · FIDE ID 14908344
When preparing against Peter Povysil, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Peter Povysil, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Povysil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Povysil 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 | 1,818 | 2,078 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 48 | 48 | 70 | 28.9% |
| As White | 80 | 25 | 20 | 35 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 86 | 23 | 28 | 35 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Povysil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Povysil's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 38 | 47.5% | 43.4% |
| d4 | 27 | 33.8% | 40.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 16.3% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 43.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Povysil usually continues c4 (22.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Povysil usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Povysil usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Povysil usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Povysil usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Povysil usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 60.9% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 15 | 32.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 62.5% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 29.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Peter Povysil's chess games
All 166 games by Peter Povysil in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 48 wins, 48 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D70 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D34 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Milan Borkovec | 2,266 | Piestany Pressburg Open | C45 |
| May 2004 | Martin Janos | 2,205 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B38 |
| Sep 2005 | Robert Biros | 2,200 | Tatry Open | A84 |
| May 2004 | Dusan Mikulas | 2,187 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B33 |
| May 2004 | Pavel Ptak | 2,164 | Bratislava Slovan Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2009 | 25 | 13 | 1,919 |
| Piestany Open | 2005 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,164 |
| Tatry Open | 2007 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,878 |
| chT2A-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,011 |
| chT2A-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 1,904 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,153 |
| Bratislava Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,696 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Povysil's chess games?
166 games by Peter Povysil, from Jul 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 Povysil has played.
What does Peter Povysil play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Peter Povysil opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Povysil answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Peter Povysil play as White?
As White, Peter Povysil's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Povysil play as Black?
As Black, Peter Povysil most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Peter Povysil's FIDE rating?
Peter Povysil is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Peter Povysil played?
Our database contains 166 games by Peter Povysil, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 48 draws, 70 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Povysil?
166 games by Peter Povysil 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.