Prepare against Pavel Balsinek
Czechia · World #26,679 classical · FIDE ID 318132
Our database contains 118 games by Pavel Balsinek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Balsinek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Balsinek 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 | 2,006 | 2,190 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,060 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,022 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 32 | 60 | 26 | 27.1% |
| As White | 59 | 18 | 27 | 14 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 59 | 14 | 33 | 12 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Balsinek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Balsinek's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 94.9% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Balsinek usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Balsinek usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Balsinek usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Balsinek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Balsinek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 50.0% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
Pavel Balsinek's chess games
All 118 games by Pavel Balsinek 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: 32 wins, 60 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Milan Kratochvil | 2,205 | chT2E-CZE 1516 | B02 |
| Jan 2005 | Lubomir Riska | 2,205 | chT-Bohemia South 0405 | A17 |
| Jan 2003 | Karel Svihel | 2,183 | chT-MOR 2S 0203 | D35 |
| Nov 2017 | Patrik Pycha | 2,126 | chT2E-CZE 1718 | C15 |
| Nov 2013 | Dalibor Mlensky | 2,121 | chT-CZE 2E 1314 | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 2E 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| chT2E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,014 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| Znojmo Open A | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,062 |
| chT-MOR 2S 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,195 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,025 |
| 22nd Olexa Memorial Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,135 |
| 21st Olexa Memorial Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Balsinek's chess games?
118 games by Pavel Balsinek, 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 Pavel Balsinek has played.
What does Pavel Balsinek play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Pavel Balsinek opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Balsinek answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Pavel Balsinek play as White?
As White, Pavel Balsinek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Balsinek play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Balsinek most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Pavel Balsinek's FIDE rating?
Pavel Balsinek is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Pavel Balsinek played?
Our database contains 118 games by Pavel Balsinek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 60 draws, 26 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Balsinek?
118 games by Pavel Balsinek 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.