Prepare against Samuel Havalda
Slovakia · World #33,594 classical · FIDE ID 14955490
Our database contains 158 games by Samuel Havalda, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Havalda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Havalda 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 | 1,966 | 1,966 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,909 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,878 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 74 | 19 | 65 | 46.8% |
| As White | 82 | 38 | 13 | 31 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 76 | 36 | 6 | 34 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Havalda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Havalda's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 97.6% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Havalda usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Havalda usually continues Nf3 (73.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Havalda usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Havalda usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Havalda usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 90.5% | 60.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Samuel Havalda's chess games
All 158 games by Samuel Havalda in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - Aug 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: 74 wins, 19 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Arsenii Iankin | 2,160 | Slovakia Chess Open # O Pohár L.Stura | C47 |
| Feb 2026 | Tomas Andre | 2,140 | Slovakia Chess Open # O Pohár L.Stura | B40 |
| Sep 2024 | Nikita Filindash | 2,067 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | B00 |
| Aug 2022 | Michal Slobodnik | 2,038 | Tirnavia Reti Memorial Open | C40 |
| Sep 2024 | Daniel-Yosuke Groessing | 2,028 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U12 | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 1,556 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 1,589 |
| Bratislava Rintel Memorial | 2018 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,488 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,440 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,718 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,022 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas V4 U11 Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,371 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Havalda's chess games?
158 games by Samuel Havalda, from Jul 2016 to Aug 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 Samuel Havalda has played.
What does Samuel Havalda play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Samuel Havalda opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Havalda answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Samuel Havalda play as White?
As White, Samuel Havalda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Havalda play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Havalda most often plays: Italian Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Samuel Havalda's FIDE rating?
Samuel Havalda is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Samuel Havalda played?
Our database contains 158 games by Samuel Havalda, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 19 draws, 65 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Havalda?
158 games by Samuel Havalda 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.