Prepare against Jindrich Papay
Czechia · World #51,917 classical · FIDE ID 312150
When preparing against Jindrich Papay, expect 1.f4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 28.6% over 42 games.
Our database contains 249 games by Jindrich Papay, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jindrich Papay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jindrich Papay 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 | 1,885 | 2,057 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,957 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,783 | 2,052 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 88 | 51 | 110 | 35.3% |
| As White | 119 | 47 | 25 | 47 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 130 | 41 | 26 | 63 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jindrich Papay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jindrich Papay's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 39 | 32.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 35 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 20 | 16.8% | 60.0% |
| g4 | 11 | 9.2% | 36.4% |
| c4 | 11 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Papay usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Papay usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Papay usually continues fxe5 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Papay usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Papay usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Papay usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 47.3% | 38.6% |
| e5 | 18 | 24.3% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 12 | 16.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.4% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 37 | 100.0% | 31.1% |
Jindrich Papay's chess games
All 249 games by Jindrich Papay in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 88 wins, 51 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 39 | 15/9/15 | 38.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A09 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A27 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 42 | 12/7/23 | 28.6% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Jan Michalek | 2,303 | ch-CZE Open | B33 |
| Jan 2004 | Jiri Horak | 2,284 | Louny Open | C96 |
| Jan 2004 | Vaclav Vales | 2,213 | Louny Open | A81 |
| Oct 2009 | Petr Janousek | 2,183 | Harrachov Open A | D40 |
| Jan 1999 | Roman Svarc | 2,180 | ch-CZE Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usti nad Labem Chlumecky Blitz Open | 2024 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,819 |
| Usti nad Labem Blitz Open | 2023 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,748 |
| chT2b-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,024 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,133 |
| Sec Svetla Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| Harrachov Open A | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,071 |
| 4th Teplice Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jindrich Papay's chess games?
249 games by Jindrich Papay, from Apr 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 Jindrich Papay has played.
What does Jindrich Papay play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Jindrich Papay opens with 1.f4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jindrich Papay answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jindrich Papay play as White?
As White, Jindrich Papay's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Grob's Attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jindrich Papay play as Black?
As Black, Jindrich Papay most often plays: Dutch Defense (42 games, 28.6% win rate); Latvian Gambit (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Jindrich Papay's FIDE rating?
Jindrich Papay is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Jindrich Papay played?
Our database contains 249 games by Jindrich Papay, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 51 draws, 110 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jindrich Papay?
249 games by Jindrich Papay 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.