Prepare against Matej Pavlis
Czechia · World #10,075 classical · FIDE ID 23735767
Our database contains 78 games by Matej Pavlis, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matej Pavlis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Pavlis 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 | 2,169 | 2,181 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,838 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 1,830 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 22 | 15 | 41 | 28.2% |
| As White | 43 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 17.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Pavlis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Pavlis's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 48.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 30.2% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 16.3% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pavlis usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pavlis usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Pavlis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Pavlis usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Pavlis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (15% of these games) — Pavlis usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
Matej Pavlis's chess games
All 78 games by Matej Pavlis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 15 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Florian Grezels | 2,340 | 12th Prague Summer Open | E15 |
| Mar 2026 | Martin Michael Mikulka | 2,175 | MČR juniorů a juniorek 2026 | Open | A08 |
| Mar 2026 | Tadeas Hladky | 2,167 | MČR juniorů a juniorek 2026 | Open | A13 |
| Feb 2023 | Jan Tuma | 1,993 | chT2D-CZE 2223 | A40 |
| Mar 2023 | Rudolf Hlavac | 1,985 | CZE-ch Youth | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,505 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,889 |
| CZE-ch Youth | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,861 |
| 22nd Marianske Lazne IM-B2 | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,008 |
| Znojmo Rotunda Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,946 |
| MČR juniorů a juniorek 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,109 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,941 |
| 12th Prague Summer Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Pavlis's chess games?
78 games by Matej Pavlis, from Oct 2021 to Aug 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 Matej Pavlis has played.
What does Matej Pavlis play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Matej Pavlis opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Pavlis answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Matej Pavlis play as White?
As White, Matej Pavlis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Pavlis play as Black?
As Black, Matej Pavlis most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Matej Pavlis's FIDE rating?
Matej Pavlis is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Matej Pavlis played?
Our database contains 78 games by Matej Pavlis, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 15 draws, 41 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Pavlis?
78 games by Matej Pavlis 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.