Prepare against Richard Hasala
Slovakia · World #20,920 classical · FIDE ID 14969157
When preparing against Richard Hasala, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 199 games by Richard Hasala, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Richard Hasala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Hasala 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 | 2,050 | 2,176 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,009 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 1,805 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 77 | 44 | 78 | 38.7% |
| As White | 96 | 44 | 18 | 34 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 103 | 33 | 26 | 44 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Hasala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Hasala's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 71.9% | 57.2% |
| d4 | 19 | 19.8% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hasala usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hasala usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hasala usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 47.4% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Hasala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Hasala usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hasala usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 63.8% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 14 | 29.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 85.3% | 37.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 14.7% | 40.0% |
Richard Hasala's chess games
All 199 games by Richard Hasala in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - Sep 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: 77 wins, 44 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Jan Banas | 2,187 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | A18 |
| Feb 2026 | Vladimir Szucs | 2,093 | TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | A48 |
| Sep 2022 | Frantisek Merva | 1,981 | Bratislava Slovakia Open | D04 |
| Jan 2023 | Vladimir Cambel | 1,979 | chT2A-SVK 2223 | B08 |
| Jul 2024 | Lucia Striskova | 1,977 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,474 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,874 |
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 1,662 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 16 | 7 | 1,576 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,923 |
| Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,029 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| Modra Slovakia Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Hasala's chess games?
199 games by Richard Hasala, from Sep 2020 to Sep 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 Richard Hasala has played.
What does Richard Hasala play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Richard Hasala opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Hasala answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Richard Hasala play as White?
As White, Richard Hasala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Hasala play as Black?
As Black, Richard Hasala most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Richard Hasala's FIDE rating?
Richard Hasala is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Richard Hasala played?
Our database contains 199 games by Richard Hasala, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 44 draws, 78 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Hasala?
199 games by Richard Hasala 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.