Prepare against Peter Valach
Slovakia · World #68,991 classical · FIDE ID 14925974
When preparing against Peter Valach, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 43 games by Peter Valach, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Valach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Valach 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 | 1,825 | 1,844 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 8 | 9 | 26 | 18.6% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Valach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Valach's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 73.3% | 36.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Valach usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (27% of these games) — Valach usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Valach usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Valach usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Valach usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Peter Valach's chess games
All 43 games by Peter Valach in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 8 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Imrich Ivan | 2,086 | chT4-SVK A22 1213 | D05 |
| Dec 2012 | Miroslav Lukacovic | 1,997 | chT4-SVK A22 1213 | D93 |
| Feb 2018 | Zdenek Vogl | 1,903 | chT4-SVK A21 1718 | B41 |
| Jan 2019 | Nikolas Meszaros | 1,795 | chT4-SVK A22 1819 | B22 |
| Dec 2018 | Anton Klanica | 1,772 | chT4-SVK A22 1819 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A22 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 0.5 | 1,616 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,700 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Valach's chess games?
43 games by Peter Valach, from May 2010 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 Valach has played.
What does Peter Valach play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Peter Valach opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Valach answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Peter Valach play as White?
As White, Peter Valach's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Valach play as Black?
As Black, Peter Valach most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Peter Valach's FIDE rating?
Peter Valach is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Peter Valach played?
Our database contains 43 games by Peter Valach, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Valach?
43 games by Peter Valach 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.