Prepare against Cyril Ponizil
IM · Czechia · World #1,005 classical · FIDE ID 322202
When preparing against Cyril Ponizil, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,064 games by Cyril Ponizil, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Cyril Ponizil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cyril Ponizil 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 | 2,450 | 2,521 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,399 | 2,399 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,479 | 2,548 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,064 | 434 | 354 | 276 | 40.8% |
| As White | 541 | 234 | 192 | 115 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 523 | 200 | 162 | 161 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cyril Ponizil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cyril Ponizil's side.
First moves as White (541 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 468 | 86.5% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 8.3% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 16 | 3.0% | 78.1% |
| c4 | 12 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ponizil usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ponizil usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Ponizil usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Ponizil usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ponizil usually continues g3 (81.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Ponizil usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 219 | 85.9% | 57.3% |
| e5 | 19 | 7.5% | 57.9% |
| c6 | 10 | 3.9% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 161 | 95.3% | 49.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Cyril Ponizil's chess games
All 1,064 games by Cyril Ponizil in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Sep 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: 434 wins, 354 draws, 276 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 79 | 28/27/24 | 35.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 20/16/4 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 14/13/7 | 41.2% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 26 | 16/8/2 | 61.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 26 | 10/12/4 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14 | 2/10/2 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 143 | 63/43/37 | 44.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 44 | 13/21/10 | 29.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 3/12/7 | 13.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | David Navara | 2,737 | chT-CZE 1617 | B46 |
| Dec 2016 | Vladimir Potkin | 2,597 | chT-CZE 1617 | B33 |
| Jan 2012 | Jan Markos | 2,596 | chT-CZE 1112 | A59 |
| Oct 2017 | Robert Kempinski | 2,586 | chT-POL | B09 |
| Nov 2018 | Jiri Stocek | 2,567 | chT-CZE 1819 | E55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 85 | 51.5 | 2,374 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2009 | 51 | 28 | 2,253 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2020 | 25 | 13 | 2,424 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2007 | 24 | 17.5 | 2,208 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2011 | 22 | 15 | 2,398 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2009 | 22 | 16 | 2,367 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2006 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,339 |
| chT-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 13 | 5 | 2,423 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vojtech Rojicek (14 games) · Jan Krejci (13 games) · Jaroslav Bures (11 games) · Lukas Kuchynka (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cyril Ponizil's chess games?
1,064 games by Cyril Ponizil, from Oct 2003 to Sep 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 Cyril Ponizil has played.
What does Cyril Ponizil play on the first move as White?
Across 541 games with White in our database, Cyril Ponizil opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cyril Ponizil answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Cyril Ponizil play as White?
As White, Cyril Ponizil's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 35.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 541 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cyril Ponizil play as Black?
As Black, Cyril Ponizil most often plays: Sicilian (143 games, 44.1% win rate); English Opening (44 games, 29.5% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 523 games.
What is Cyril Ponizil's FIDE rating?
Cyril Ponizil is currently rated 2,450 in classical chess, 2,399 in rapid and 2,479 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,521 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Cyril Ponizil played?
Our database contains 1,064 games by Cyril Ponizil, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 434 wins, 354 draws, 276 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cyril Ponizil?
1,064 games by Cyril Ponizil 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.