Prepare against Pavel Buk
Czechia · World #128,715 classical · FIDE ID 384445
When preparing against Pavel Buk, expect 1.f4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 40.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 54 games by Pavel Buk, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Buk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Buk 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 | 1,650 | 1,772 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,738 | 1,738 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,713 | 1,713 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 27 | 8 | 19 | 50.0% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 60.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Buk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Buk's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 25 | 96.2% | 52.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 96% of White games, 52.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Buk usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Buk usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Buk usually continues fxe5 (37.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Buk usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 71.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Pavel Buk's chess games
All 54 games by Pavel Buk in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 27 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Jan Petr | 2,211 | Kouty nad Desnou Open B | C49 |
| Nov 2013 | Pavel Borek | 1,881 | ch-Czech Fed Open B | A03 |
| Oct 2013 | Martin Koller | 1,835 | ch-Czech Fed Open B | C32 |
| Oct 2013 | David Hanzlik | 1,767 | ch-Czech Fed Open B | A03 |
| Oct 2013 | Ondrej Bauer | 1,760 | ch-Czech Fed Open B | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kouty nad Desnou Open B | 2015 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,624 |
| ch-Czech Fed Open B | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,045 |
| Sec Almed Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,675 |
| Harrachov Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,717 |
| Pardubice Czech Open D 28th | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,548 |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open D | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,535 |
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open C | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,600 |
| ch-CZE Amateur | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Buk's chess games?
54 games by Pavel Buk, from Aug 2014 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 Buk has played.
What does Pavel Buk play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Pavel Buk opens with 1.f4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Buk answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Buk play as White?
As White, Pavel Buk's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Buk play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Buk most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Pavel Buk's FIDE rating?
Pavel Buk is currently rated 1,650 in classical chess, 1,738 in rapid and 1,713 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,772 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Pavel Buk played?
Our database contains 54 games by Pavel Buk, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Buk?
54 games by Pavel Buk 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.