Prepare against Pavel Dostal
Czechia · World #32,761 classical · FIDE ID 325619
Our database contains 53 games by Pavel Dostal, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Dostal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Dostal 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 | 1,970 | 2,120 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 22 | 11 | 20 | 41.5% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Dostal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Dostal's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 80.8% | 69.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 19.2% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Dostal usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Dostal usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Dostal usually continues Qd3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 10.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Dostal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Dostal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Dostal usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Pavel Dostal's chess games
All 53 games by Pavel Dostal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Nikolai Kabanov | 2,507 | Pardubice Open B | E90 |
| Oct 2005 | Josef Jiruse | 2,127 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | A51 |
| Jan 2006 | Ludek Novak | 2,126 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | A43 |
| Jan 2013 | Jaroslav Volf | 2,126 | chT2D-CZE 1213 | D01 |
| Jul 2006 | Jiri Simek | 2,119 | Nachod Open | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| Nachod Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,200 |
| 7th Nachod Open | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| 6th Nachod Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 1,982 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,200 |
| 4th Nachod Open | 1998 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,936 |
| Nachod Open 0304 | 2004 | 3 | 1 | 2,086 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Dostal's chess games?
53 games by Pavel Dostal, from Oct 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 Dostal has played.
What does Pavel Dostal play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Pavel Dostal opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Dostal answers 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...Nc6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Pavel Dostal play as White?
As White, Pavel Dostal's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Dostal play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Dostal most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Pavel Dostal's FIDE rating?
Pavel Dostal is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Pavel Dostal played?
Our database contains 53 games by Pavel Dostal, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Dostal?
53 games by Pavel Dostal 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.