Prepare against Svatopluk Hoferek
Slovakia · World #66,037 classical · FIDE ID 14924170
When preparing against Svatopluk Hoferek, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Svatopluk Hoferek, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svatopluk Hoferek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svatopluk Hoferek 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 | 1,835 | 1,945 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,855 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 32.6% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svatopluk Hoferek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svatopluk Hoferek's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 60.9% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 39.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Hoferek usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Hoferek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hoferek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hoferek usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hoferek usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Hoferek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Svatopluk Hoferek's chess games
All 43 games by Svatopluk Hoferek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Robert Jakab | 1,869 | ch-EU Amateur | B42 |
| Jun 2016 | Dusan Galbavy | 1,853 | ch-EU Amateur | B23 |
| Jun 2016 | Jan Feco | 1,803 | ch-EU Amateur | C24 |
| Jun 2017 | Ladislav Staron | 1,740 | Ruzomberok Montana Open | E65 |
| Jun 2016 | Jozef Mrva | 1,718 | ch-EU Amateur | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruzomberok Montana Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| ch-EU Amateur | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,886 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,567 |
| Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,533 |
| Jastrzebie Zdroj Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,782 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas Relax Open | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,613 |
| ch-SVK Seniors | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,708 |
| Liptovske Sliace Open 14th | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,584 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svatopluk Hoferek's chess games?
43 games by Svatopluk Hoferek, from May 2010 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 Svatopluk Hoferek has played.
What does Svatopluk Hoferek play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Svatopluk Hoferek opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svatopluk Hoferek answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Svatopluk Hoferek play as White?
As White, Svatopluk Hoferek's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svatopluk Hoferek play as Black?
As Black, Svatopluk Hoferek most often plays: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Svatopluk Hoferek's FIDE rating?
Svatopluk Hoferek is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Svatopluk Hoferek played?
Our database contains 43 games by Svatopluk Hoferek, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svatopluk Hoferek?
43 games by Svatopluk Hoferek 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.