Prepare against Stefan Valovic
Slovakia · World #36,253 classical · FIDE ID 14908905
Our database contains 130 games by Stefan Valovic, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Valovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Valovic 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 | 1,953 | 2,003 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 45 | 32 | 53 | 34.6% |
| As White | 68 | 25 | 15 | 28 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 62 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Valovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Valovic's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.4% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Valovic usually continues Bg5 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Valovic usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Valovic usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Valovic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g5 (20% of these games) — Valovic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Valovic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 54.2% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 7 | 29.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Stefan Valovic's chess games
All 130 games by Stefan Valovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 45 wins, 32 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Marek Kolcak | 2,124 | chT1W-SVK 1920 | B06 |
| Mar 2009 | Viktor Szegi | 2,100 | chT2B-SVK 0809 | B12 |
| Oct 2009 | Viktor Kubica | 2,099 | chT2B-SVK 0910 | D00 |
| Mar 2016 | Stanislav Regec | 2,082 | chT2B-SVK 1516 | B38 |
| Oct 2010 | Stefan Grof | 2,075 | chT2B-SVK 10/11 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,041 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 1,847 |
| chT2B-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| chT3B-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,995 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| chT3B-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Valovic's chess games?
130 games by Stefan Valovic, from Jul 2004 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 Valovic has played.
What does Stefan Valovic play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Stefan Valovic opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Valovic answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Stefan Valovic play as White?
As White, Stefan Valovic's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate); London System (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Valovic play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Valovic most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Stefan Valovic's FIDE rating?
Stefan Valovic is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Stefan Valovic played?
Our database contains 130 games by Stefan Valovic, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 32 draws, 53 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Valovic?
130 games by Stefan Valovic 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.