Prepare against Richard Piovar
Slovakia · World #82,783 classical · FIDE ID 14934841
When preparing against Richard Piovar, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Richard Piovar, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Piovar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Piovar 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 | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,697 | 1,697 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,697 | 1,697 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 18 | 5 | 22 | 40.0% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Piovar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Piovar's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 47.6% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 42.9% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Piovar usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Piovar usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Piovar usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Piovar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Piovar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Piovar usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 52.9% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Richard Piovar's chess games
All 45 games by Richard Piovar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | David Gzib | 1,601 | ch-SVK U12 | C58 |
| May 2012 | Jaroslav Piovar | 1,554 | ch-Zilina Region | A30 |
| Apr 2015 | Teodor Sepesi | 1,518 | ch-SVK U12 | C48 |
| May 2012 | Ivana Horbalova | 1,307 | ch-Zilina Region | D21 |
| Mar 2012 | Eduard Panko | 1,138 | ch-SVK U10 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U10 | 2013 | 18 | 11 | 1,270 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2012 | 12 | 2 | 1,336 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,469 |
| chT-SVK U20 final | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,697 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2324 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,716 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Piovar's chess games?
45 games by Richard Piovar, from Oct 2012 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 Richard Piovar has played.
What does Richard Piovar play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Richard Piovar opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Piovar answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Piovar play as White?
As White, Richard Piovar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Piovar play as Black?
As Black, Richard Piovar most often plays: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Richard Piovar's FIDE rating?
Richard Piovar is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess, 1,697 in rapid and 1,697 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,781 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Richard Piovar played?
Our database contains 45 games by Richard Piovar, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Piovar?
45 games by Richard Piovar 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.