Prepare against Pavel Cech
IM · Czechia · World #4,043 classical · FIDE ID 302139
Our database contains 1,303 games by Pavel Cech, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Cech's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Cech 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 | 2,301 | 2,433 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,371 | 2,406 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,350 | 2,425 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,303 | 430 | 620 | 253 | 33.0% |
| As White | 649 | 255 | 294 | 100 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 654 | 175 | 326 | 153 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Cech's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Cech's side.
First moves as White (649 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 562 | 86.6% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 66 | 10.2% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 2.5% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Cech usually continues Bg5 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Cech usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Cech usually continues e4 (55.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Cech usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Cech usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cech usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 280 | 89.5% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 13 | 4.2% | 65.4% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 3.8% | 70.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.6% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 147 | 73.1% | 55.8% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 13.4% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 23 | 11.4% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Pavel Cech's chess games
All 1,303 games by Pavel Cech in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 430 wins, 620 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 138 | 60/56/22 | 43.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 51 | 22/26/3 | 43.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 41 | 15/17/9 | 36.6% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 40 | 17/17/6 | 42.5% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 39 | 15/20/4 | 38.5% |
| A62 | Catalan | 35 | 12/17/6 | 34.3% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 31 | 11/12/8 | 35.5% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 25 | 9/16/0 | 36.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 21 | 10/11/0 | 47.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 109 | 24/57/28 | 22.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 108 | 29/51/28 | 26.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 74 | 20/33/21 | 27.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 33 | 14/14/5 | 42.4% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 29 | 5/19/5 | 17.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 6/17/5 | 21.4% |
| A55 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 27 | 5/13/9 | 18.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 27 | 7/17/3 | 25.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 26 | 10/13/3 | 38.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 26 | 9/12/5 | 34.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Tomas Oral | 2,536 | chT-CZE 0708 | C06 |
| Jan 1996 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,500 | 14th Berliner Sommer | A45 |
| Jan 2003 | Sergei Krivoshey | 2,498 | BL2-Ost 0203 | D12 |
| Dec 2005 | Jurij Zezulkin | 2,494 | chT-CZE 0506 | C10 |
| Nov 2013 | Gerald Hertneck | 2,492 | BL2-Ost 1314 | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2014 | 45 | 31 | 2,372 |
| chT-CZE rap | 2017 | 29 | 22.5 | 2,364 |
| Prague Visus Open | 2003 | 25 | 15 | 2,322 |
| ch-CZE | 1995 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1995 | 22 | 13 | 2,293 |
| Prague Opocensky Mem | 2015 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,372 |
| Litomysl Open | 1996 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 1989 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,126 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Milos Jirovsky (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Cech's chess games?
1,303 games by Pavel Cech, from Apr 2003 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 Pavel Cech has played.
What does Pavel Cech play on the first move as White?
Across 649 games with White in our database, Pavel Cech opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Cech answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Pavel Cech play as White?
As White, Pavel Cech's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (138 games, 43.5% win rate); Slav Defense (51 games, 43.1% win rate); Modern Defense (41 games, 36.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 649 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Cech play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Cech most often plays: Slav Defense (109 games, 22.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (108 games, 26.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (74 games, 27.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 654 games.
What is Pavel Cech's FIDE rating?
Pavel Cech is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,371 in rapid and 2,350 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Pavel Cech played?
Our database contains 1,303 games by Pavel Cech, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 430 wins, 620 draws, 253 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Cech?
1,303 games by Pavel Cech 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.