Prepare against Pavel Bauer
Czechia · World #66,171 classical · FIDE ID 328120
When preparing against Pavel Bauer, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 40 games by Pavel Bauer, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Bauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Bauer 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 | 1,834 | 1,910 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 15.0% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Bauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Bauer's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Bauer usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Bauer usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Bauer usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Pavel Bauer's chess games
All 40 games by Pavel Bauer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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, 17 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Milan Kotva | 2,055 | Karlovy Vary Open | D93 |
| Aug 2012 | Radek Matejka | 1,992 | Tabor Open | B92 |
| Aug 2012 | Jaroslav Horak | 1,610 | Tabor Open | B82 |
| Jul 2012 | Pavel Bastyr | 1,588 | Tabor Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Jirasek Memorial Open | 2011 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,737 |
| 2nd Teplice Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| Tabor Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| Karlovy Vary Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,922 |
| Jirasek Memorial Open A | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Bauer's chess games?
40 games by Pavel Bauer, from Jul 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 Pavel Bauer has played.
What does Pavel Bauer play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Pavel Bauer opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Bauer answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Pavel Bauer play as White?
As White, Pavel Bauer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Bauer play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Bauer most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Pavel Bauer's FIDE rating?
Pavel Bauer is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Pavel Bauer played?
Our database contains 40 games by Pavel Bauer, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses (15.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Bauer?
40 games by Pavel Bauer 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.