Prepare against Tomas Likavsky
GM · Slovakia · World #1,802 classical · FIDE ID 14900483
When preparing against Tomas Likavsky, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,441 games by Tomas Likavsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Likavsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Likavsky 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 | 2,394 | 2,514 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,381 | 2,432 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,441 | 686 | 391 | 364 | 47.6% |
| As White | 736 | 372 | 208 | 156 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 705 | 314 | 183 | 208 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Likavsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Likavsky's side.
First moves as White (731 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 629 | 86.0% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 6.8% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 44 | 6.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Likavsky usually continues c4 (64.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Likavsky usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Likavsky usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Likavsky usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Likavsky usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Likavsky usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (330 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 246 | 74.5% | 61.2% |
| e6 | 72 | 21.8% | 57.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.1% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 171 | 67.9% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 33 | 13.1% | 60.6% |
| d6 | 33 | 13.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 5.6% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Tomas Likavsky's chess games
All 1,441 games by Tomas Likavsky 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: 686 wins, 391 draws, 364 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 120 | 60/35/25 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 75 | 37/18/20 | 49.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 68 | 27/21/20 | 39.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 55 | 24/20/11 | 43.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 45 | 25/15/5 | 55.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 44 | 28/7/9 | 63.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 41 | 25/12/4 | 61.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 14/12/8 | 41.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 15/6/7 | 53.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 138 | 72/28/38 | 52.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 81 | 33/22/26 | 40.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 19/6/11 | 52.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 8/11/10 | 27.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Sergei Azarov | 2,622 | 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | B89 |
| Jan 2012 | Rainer Buhmann | 2,617 | chT-AUT 1112 | A41 |
| Oct 2008 | Anton Korobov | 2,605 | 1st WMSG Rapid Team | E99 |
| Sep 2005 | Jiri Stocek | 2,592 | Tatry Open | E32 |
| Jan 2007 | Zoltan Ribli | 2,588 | chT-AUT 0607 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2009 | 61 | 45 | 2,457 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2004 | 59 | 41 | 2,439 |
| ch-SVK | 2006 | 43 | 24 | 2,342 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,485 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2013 | 27 | 16 | 2,371 |
| Presov Open | 2001 | 24 | 17 | 2,453 |
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,315 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 14 | 2,509 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marian Kantorik (11 games) · Milan Pacher (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Likavsky's chess games?
1,441 games by Tomas Likavsky, 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 Tomas Likavsky has played.
What does Tomas Likavsky play on the first move as White?
Across 731 games with White in our database, Tomas Likavsky opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Likavsky answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Tomas Likavsky play as White?
As White, Tomas Likavsky's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (120 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (75 games, 49.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (68 games, 39.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 736 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Likavsky play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Likavsky most often plays: Sicilian (138 games, 52.2% win rate); Indian Defense (81 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 52.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 705 games.
What is Tomas Likavsky's FIDE rating?
Tomas Likavsky is currently rated 2,394 in classical chess, 2,381 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,514 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Tomas Likavsky played?
Our database contains 1,441 games by Tomas Likavsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 686 wins, 391 draws, 364 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Likavsky?
1,441 games by Tomas Likavsky 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.