Prepare against Stefan Blaho
Slovakia · World #24,354 classical · FIDE ID 14901250
When preparing against Stefan Blaho, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 477 games by Stefan Blaho, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Blaho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Blaho 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 | 2,023 | 2,233 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 2,102 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,073 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 477 | 173 | 115 | 189 | 36.3% |
| As White | 228 | 97 | 52 | 79 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 249 | 76 | 63 | 110 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Blaho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Blaho's side.
First moves as White (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 226 | 99.1% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Blaho usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Blaho usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Blaho usually continues Bg5 (90.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Blaho usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Blaho usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 125 | 93.3% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 46.9% | 38.3% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 43.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Stefan Blaho's chess games
All 477 games by Stefan Blaho in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 173 wins, 115 draws, 189 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 35 | 11/10/14 | 31.4% |
| D02 | London System | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 52 | 21/13/18 | 40.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 35 | 8/10/17 | 22.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 6/9/9 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/2/13 | 21.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A53 | English Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A53 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Victor L Ivanov | 2,400 | Bratislava Open | A80 |
| Mar 2002 | Jan Banas | 2,362 | SVK Cup | D97 |
| Jan 2003 | Jaromir Bednar | 2,361 | SVK Cup | B51 |
| Feb 2002 | Janos Orso | 2,303 | chT3-HUN 0102 | A31 |
| Jan 1996 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,295 | Hlohovec Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 24 | 7.5 | 2,060 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2001 | 23 | 11 | 2,237 |
| Tatry Open | 2005 | 21 | 10 | 2,137 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2022 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,988 |
| chT1W-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 4 | 2,147 |
| chT2B-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,312 |
| chT1-SVK w 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,156 |
| chT-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Blaho's chess games?
477 games by Stefan Blaho, from Apr 2003 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 Stefan Blaho has played.
What does Stefan Blaho play on the first move as White?
Across 228 games with White in our database, Stefan Blaho opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Blaho answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Stefan Blaho play as White?
As White, Stefan Blaho's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (35 games, 31.4% win rate); London System (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 228 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Blaho play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Blaho most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (52 games, 40.4% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 22.9% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Stefan Blaho's FIDE rating?
Stefan Blaho is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Stefan Blaho played?
Our database contains 477 games by Stefan Blaho, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 115 draws, 189 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Blaho?
477 games by Stefan Blaho 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.