Prepare against Vasil Slivka
Slovakia · World #148,470 classical · FIDE ID 14944065
When preparing against Vasil Slivka, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 57 games by Vasil Slivka, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasil Slivka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasil Slivka 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 | 1,598 | 1,703 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,642 | 1,686 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,679 | 1,738 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 12 | 16 | 29 | 21.1% |
| As White | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasil Slivka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasil Slivka's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 48.1% | 34.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 44.4% | 29.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 34.6% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Slivka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Slivka usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Slivka usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Slivka usually continues g3 (7.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Slivka usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Slivka usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
Vasil Slivka's chess games
All 57 games by Vasil Slivka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 12 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Polish Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Metod Mocary | 1,830 | ch-SVK Open | A16 |
| Oct 2013 | Lech Karczynski | 1,811 | Tatry Open | A07 |
| Jun 2021 | Michal Ciglian | 1,746 | Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | E83 |
| Nov 2014 | Ferdinand Dubnicka | 1,391 | Piestany Open | A07 |
| Jun 2023 | Jozef Daniska | 1,277 | ch-SVK Amateurs | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovakia Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,567 |
| Tatry Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,616 |
| Piestany Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,598 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,669 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,611 |
| Stara Lubovna Open | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,494 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,491 |
| Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasil Slivka's chess games?
57 games by Vasil Slivka, from Jul 2013 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 Vasil Slivka has played.
What does Vasil Slivka play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Vasil Slivka opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasil Slivka answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...b5 (40% of games).
What openings does Vasil Slivka play as White?
As White, Vasil Slivka's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasil Slivka play as Black?
As Black, Vasil Slivka most often plays: Polish Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Vasil Slivka's FIDE rating?
Vasil Slivka is currently rated 1,598 in classical chess, 1,642 in rapid and 1,679 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,703 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Vasil Slivka played?
Our database contains 57 games by Vasil Slivka, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasil Slivka?
57 games by Vasil Slivka 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.