Prepare against Ales Palas
Czechia · World #37,033 classical · FIDE ID 319899
When preparing against Ales Palas, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 123 games by Ales Palas, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ales Palas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ales Palas 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 | 1,950 | 2,079 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,994 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 2,043 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 23 | 45 | 55 | 18.7% |
| As White | 59 | 10 | 23 | 26 | 16.9% |
| As Black | 64 | 13 | 22 | 29 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ales Palas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ales Palas's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 93.2% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Palas usually continues Nf3 (9.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Palas usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Palas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Palas usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Palas usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Palas usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 94.3% | 27.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Ales Palas's chess games
All 123 games by Ales Palas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 23 wins, 45 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Vratislav Kohout | 2,153 | chT2B-CZE 1112 | B01 |
| Oct 2003 | Petr Benes | 2,146 | Liberec Open | B05 |
| Jan 2012 | Zdenek Janda | 2,115 | chT2B-CZE 1112 | A01 |
| Sep 2005 | Stepan Urbanek | 2,110 | Prague ProMoPro Open | D88 |
| Sep 2005 | Veronika Taborska | 2,065 | Prague ProMoPro Open | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U18 | 1997 | 16 | 5 | 2,065 |
| Decin Open B | 1998 | 15 | 6.5 | – |
| Liberec Open | 2005 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,154 |
| Klatovy Open B | 1999 | 9 | 6 | – |
| Decin Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 1 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ales Palas's chess games?
123 games by Ales Palas, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Ales Palas has played.
What does Ales Palas play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Ales Palas opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ales Palas answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ales Palas play as White?
As White, Ales Palas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ales Palas play as Black?
As Black, Ales Palas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Ales Palas's FIDE rating?
Ales Palas is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Ales Palas played?
Our database contains 123 games by Ales Palas, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 45 draws, 55 losses (18.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ales Palas?
123 games by Ales Palas 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.