Prepare against Karel Pavelek
Czechia · World #22,923 classical · FIDE ID 314285
When preparing against Karel Pavelek, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 48 games by Karel Pavelek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Pavelek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Pavelek 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 | 2,033 | 2,220 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 10 | 15 | 23 | 20.8% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Pavelek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Pavelek's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 43.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Pavelek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Pavelek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Pavelek usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pavelek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
Karel Pavelek's chess games
All 48 games by Karel Pavelek 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: 10 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Ladislav Mikulcik | 2,305 | chT2c-CZE 9596 | A30 |
| Jan 1996 | Frantisek Vykydal | 2,235 | chT2c-CZE 9596 | B02 |
| Nov 2018 | Vojtech Sramek | 2,225 | chT-CZE 2F 1819 | C54 |
| Apr 2018 | Olga Sikorova | 2,182 | chT1E-CZE 1718 | A36 |
| Feb 2003 | Lubomir Zimniok | 2,175 | chT-CZE 0203 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2f-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 2,046 |
| chT2c-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 6 | 2 | 2,164 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,972 |
| chT-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,953 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,017 |
| chT2f-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,996 |
| chT-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 2,165 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2008 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Pavelek's chess games?
48 games by Karel Pavelek, 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 Karel Pavelek has played.
What does Karel Pavelek play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Karel Pavelek opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Pavelek answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Karel Pavelek play as White?
As White, Karel Pavelek's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Pavelek play as Black?
As Black, Karel Pavelek most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Karel Pavelek's FIDE rating?
Karel Pavelek is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Karel Pavelek played?
Our database contains 48 games by Karel Pavelek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Pavelek?
48 games by Karel Pavelek 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.