Prepare against Ludek Pehal
Czechia · World #66,743 classical · FIDE ID 312100
When preparing against Ludek Pehal, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Ludek Pehal, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ludek Pehal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludek Pehal 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 | 1,832 | 1,859 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,812 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 16.2% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 5.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludek Pehal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludek Pehal's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 44.4% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Pehal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Pehal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pehal usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Pehal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pehal usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Ludek Pehal's chess games
All 37 games by Ludek Pehal in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Simon Macharacek | 2,174 | chT1E-CZE 0607 | A32 |
| Jan 2002 | Petr Breindl | 2,056 | Brno Duras BVK Open B | E73 |
| Jul 2003 | Martin Senkyr | 1,707 | Brno Duras BVK Open B | C29 |
| Jun 2003 | Jaroslav Hajek | 1,250 | Brno Duras BVK Open B | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras BVK Open B | 2003 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,723 |
| Brno Open | 2005 | 6 | 2 | – |
| chT2E-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 0 | 1,663 |
| Brno Duras Open B | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,348 |
| chT2d-CZE 0304 | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,731 |
| chT2D-CZE 0809 | 2008 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,814 |
| chT1E-CZE 0607 | 2006 | 1 | 1 | 2,574 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludek Pehal's chess games?
37 games by Ludek Pehal, from Sep 2009 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 Ludek Pehal has played.
What does Ludek Pehal play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ludek Pehal opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludek Pehal answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ludek Pehal play as White?
As White, Ludek Pehal's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludek Pehal play as Black?
As Black, Ludek Pehal most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ludek Pehal's FIDE rating?
Ludek Pehal is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Ludek Pehal played?
Our database contains 37 games by Ludek Pehal, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludek Pehal?
37 games by Ludek Pehal 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.