Prepare against Vladimir Hrivnak
Slovakia · World #8,639 classical · FIDE ID 14900351
When preparing against Vladimir Hrivnak, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 99 games by Vladimir Hrivnak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Hrivnak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Hrivnak 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 | 2,193 | 2,238 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 44 | 21 | 34 | 44.4% |
| As White | 50 | 26 | 12 | 12 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 18 | 9 | 22 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Hrivnak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Hrivnak's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 54.0% | 75.9% |
| e4 | 22 | 44.0% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 75.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Hrivnak usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Hrivnak usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Hrivnak usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Hrivnak usually continues c3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Hrivnak usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Hrivnak usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 72.0% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 28.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Vladimir Hrivnak's chess games
All 99 games by Vladimir Hrivnak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 44 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D72 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1986 | Glenn C Flear | 2,485 | Cappelle Open 02nd | C68 |
| Aug 1988 | Adam Cichocki | 2,375 | Slupsk Open | D35 |
| Jul 1989 | Roman Hass | 2,355 | 7th Bratislava Novy Memorial | D58 |
| Jan 1981 | Ivan Novak | 2,310 | ch-SVK | B08 |
| Jan 1981 | Peter Petran | 2,300 | ch-SVK | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1992 | 39 | 22 | 2,336 |
| ch-SVK | 1981 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,296 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,839 |
| 7th Bratislava Novy Memorial | 1989 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,352 |
| ch-Bratislava | 1982 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,178 |
| Montreal Open | 1995 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,230 |
| Pere Noel Open 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 1,905 |
| 04th Cappelle Open | 1988 | 4 | 1 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Hrivnak's chess games?
99 games by Vladimir Hrivnak, from Apr 2003 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 Vladimir Hrivnak has played.
What does Vladimir Hrivnak play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Vladimir Hrivnak opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Hrivnak answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Hrivnak play as White?
As White, Vladimir Hrivnak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Hrivnak play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Hrivnak most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Vladimir Hrivnak's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Hrivnak is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Vladimir Hrivnak played?
Our database contains 99 games by Vladimir Hrivnak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Hrivnak?
99 games by Vladimir Hrivnak 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.