Prepare against Pavel Byma
Czechia · World #15,584 classical · FIDE ID 315958
Our database contains 59 games by Pavel Byma, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Byma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Byma 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 | 2,099 | 2,144 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,025 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,031 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 40.7% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Byma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Byma's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Byma usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Byma usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Byma usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 45.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Pavel Byma's chess games
All 59 games by Pavel Byma in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Vlastimil Nedela | 2,349 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | C00 |
| Nov 2022 | Matyas Paseka | 2,211 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | B45 |
| Nov 2018 | Radoslaw Szczepanek | 2,182 | chT-CZE 2F 1819 | C42 |
| Feb 2008 | Vladimir Jacko | 2,167 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | C02 |
| Nov 2022 | Jakub Krejca | 2,138 | chT2F-CZE 2223 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| chT2F-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,012 |
| chT2F-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 2,241 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 2,338 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,006 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 2,006 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1819 | 2018 | 2 | 2 | 2,523 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Byma's chess games?
59 games by Pavel Byma, from Oct 2007 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 Byma has played.
What does Pavel Byma play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Pavel Byma opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Byma answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Byma play as White?
As White, Pavel Byma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Byma play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Byma most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Pavel Byma's FIDE rating?
Pavel Byma is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Pavel Byma played?
Our database contains 59 games by Pavel Byma, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Byma?
59 games by Pavel Byma 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.