Prepare against Stefan Paluch
Slovakia · World #85,653 classical · FIDE ID 14919850
When preparing against Stefan Paluch, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 50 games by Stefan Paluch, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Paluch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Paluch 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 | 1,772 | 1,949 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,764 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 17 | 9 | 24 | 34.0% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Paluch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Paluch's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 91.3% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Paluch usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Paluch usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Paluch usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Paluch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Paluch usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Stefan Paluch's chess games
All 50 games by Stefan Paluch in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Jozef Paluch | 2,015 | ch-Zilina Region | A07 |
| May 2011 | Miroslav Janik | 1,987 | ch-Zilina Region | E18 |
| May 2012 | Anton Matejov | 1,979 | ch-Zilina Region | E02 |
| May 2013 | Jan Misovic | 1,955 | ch-Zilina Region | D94 |
| Feb 2016 | Jan Peter | 1,927 | chT2C-SVK 1516 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Zilina Region | 2013 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-Zilina | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,671 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,725 |
| chT2C-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,611 |
| chT1E-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,462 |
| chT1E-SVK 1920 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,625 |
| chT2C-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,460 |
| TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Paluch's chess games?
50 games by Stefan Paluch, from Jul 2011 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 Stefan Paluch has played.
What does Stefan Paluch play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Stefan Paluch opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Paluch answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Stefan Paluch play as White?
As White, Stefan Paluch's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Paluch play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Paluch most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Stefan Paluch's FIDE rating?
Stefan Paluch is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Stefan Paluch played?
Our database contains 50 games by Stefan Paluch, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Paluch?
50 games by Stefan Paluch 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.