Prepare against Pavel Bucka
Slovakia · World #43,014 classical · FIDE ID 14908115
When preparing against Pavel Bucka, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Pavel Bucka, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Bucka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Bucka 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 | 1,922 | 2,006 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 29.4% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Bucka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Bucka's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Bucka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Bucka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bucka usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
Pavel Bucka's chess games
All 34 games by Pavel Bucka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Tomas Dusik | 2,170 | chT2C-SVK 0708 | D02 |
| Jan 2000 | Martin Huba | 2,142 | chT3C-SVK 9900 | C58 |
| Jan 2007 | Peter Ambrozi | 2,033 | chT-SVK 2C 0607 | B45 |
| Dec 2008 | Zuzana Paverova | 2,018 | chT-SVK 2C 0809 | C90 |
| Mar 2006 | Marcel Stefanik | 1,790 | chT2C-SVK 0506 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,792 |
| chT3C-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,904 |
| chT3C-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 5 | 3 | 2,222 |
| chT2C-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,918 |
| chT3C-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 4 | 1 | – |
| chT2-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 3 | 2 | 2,208 |
| chT-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,802 |
| chT-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Bucka's chess games?
34 games by Pavel Bucka, from Jul 2005 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 Bucka has played.
What does Pavel Bucka play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Pavel Bucka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Bucka answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Bucka play as White?
As White, Pavel Bucka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Bucka play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Bucka most often plays: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Pavel Bucka's FIDE rating?
Pavel Bucka is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Pavel Bucka played?
Our database contains 34 games by Pavel Bucka, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Bucka?
34 games by Pavel Bucka 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.