Prepare against Pavel Borek
Czechia · World #72,457 classical · FIDE ID 315575
When preparing against Pavel Borek, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 76 games by Pavel Borek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Borek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Borek 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 | 1,813 | 2,070 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 25 | 19 | 32 | 32.9% |
| As White | 36 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Borek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Borek's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 94.4% | 54.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Borek usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Borek usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Borek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Borek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
Pavel Borek's chess games
All 76 games by Pavel Borek 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: 25 wins, 19 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Vladimir Harasta | 2,190 | Tatry Open | B45 |
| Oct 2013 | Vaclav Kotyk | 1,792 | ch-Czech Fed Open B | C29 |
| Nov 2022 | Jiri Rehak | 1,741 | chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | D00 |
| Mar 2023 | Frantisek Bulva | 1,675 | chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | B07 |
| Oct 2013 | Josef Rastocny | 1,604 | ch-Czech Fed Open B | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usti nad Orlici Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Open B | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Stary Smokovec Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,180 |
| Most Open B | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,853 |
| ch-Czech Fed Open B | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 1,843 |
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,743 |
| Tatry Open | 2003 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Borek's chess games?
76 games by Pavel Borek, 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 Borek has played.
What does Pavel Borek play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Pavel Borek opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Borek answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Borek play as White?
As White, Pavel Borek's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Borek play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Borek most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Pavel Borek's FIDE rating?
Pavel Borek is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Pavel Borek played?
Our database contains 76 games by Pavel Borek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 19 draws, 32 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Borek?
76 games by Pavel Borek 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.