Prepare against Pavel Crha
Czechia · World #17,429 classical · FIDE ID 324094
Our database contains 130 games by Pavel Crha, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Crha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Crha 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 | 2,080 | 2,175 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,075 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 38 | 50 | 42 | 29.2% |
| As White | 61 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 69 | 16 | 29 | 24 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Crha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Crha's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 59.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 19 | 31.1% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.9% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Crha usually continues c3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Crha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Crha usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 65.8% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Crha usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Crha usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Crha usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 90.6% | 39.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 60.9% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
Pavel Crha's chess games
All 130 games by Pavel Crha 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: 38 wins, 50 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Frantisek Hosticka | 2,228 | chT2B-CZE 1213 | B40 |
| Dec 2017 | Pavel Kopta | 2,221 | chT2B-CZE 1718 | D94 |
| Jan 2010 | Zbynek Sir | 2,219 | chT2C-CZE 0910 | B22 |
| Mar 2010 | Zdenek Marsalek | 2,215 | chT2C-CZE 0910 | B22 |
| Oct 2005 | Lukas Cernik | 2,180 | chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 2,036 |
| chT2B-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,050 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 2,259 |
| chT2C-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,258 |
| chT2B-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Crha's chess games?
130 games by Pavel Crha, 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 Crha has played.
What does Pavel Crha play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Pavel Crha opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Crha answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Pavel Crha play as White?
As White, Pavel Crha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (21 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Crha play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Crha most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Pavel Crha's FIDE rating?
Pavel Crha is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Pavel Crha played?
Our database contains 130 games by Pavel Crha, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 50 draws, 42 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Crha?
130 games by Pavel Crha 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.