Prepare against Pavel Freisler
IM · Czechia · World #7,986 classical · FIDE ID 301477
Our database contains 911 games by Pavel Freisler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Freisler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Freisler 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 | 2,205 | 2,357 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,384 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,234 | 2,253 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 911 | 312 | 284 | 315 | 34.2% |
| As White | 450 | 158 | 149 | 143 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 461 | 154 | 135 | 172 | 33.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Freisler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Freisler's side.
First moves as White (450 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 404 | 89.8% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 44 | 9.8% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 90% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Freisler usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Freisler usually continues c4 (49.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Freisler usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Freisler usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Freisler usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Freisler usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 145 | 69.7% | 50.7% |
| e5 | 57 | 27.4% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 156 | 98.1% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Pavel Freisler's chess games
All 911 games by Pavel Freisler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 312 wins, 284 draws, 315 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 122 | 50/38/34 | 41.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 77 | 22/30/25 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 8/13/7 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 8/12/7 | 29.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 141 | 47/48/46 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 84 | 24/24/36 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 32 | 9/11/12 | 28.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1999 | Petr Haba | 2,545 | ch-CZE | A11 |
| Jun 1999 | Jan Votava | 2,511 | ch-CZE | A55 |
| Jan 1994 | Konstantin Landa | 2,510 | Mlada Boleslav Open | A09 |
| Jun 1997 | Milos Jirovsky | 2,505 | ch-CZE | C15 |
| Nov 2000 | Tomas Polak | 2,499 | chT-CZE 0001 | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2022 | 133 | 63 | 2,297 |
| ch-CSR | 1992 | 26 | 12 | 2,374 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,341 |
| Mlada Boleslav Open | 1995 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,379 |
| Pardubice KB Open | 1997 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,438 |
| Karvina Open | 1989 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,295 |
| 19th ch-CZE | 1988 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,346 |
| Karvina Hornicky Kahanec-08 | 1985 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,476 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Freisler's chess games?
911 games by Pavel Freisler, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Freisler has played.
What does Pavel Freisler play on the first move as White?
Across 450 games with White in our database, Pavel Freisler opens with 1.Nf3 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Freisler answers 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Pavel Freisler play as White?
As White, Pavel Freisler's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (122 games, 41.0% win rate); Réti Opening (77 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (28 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 450 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Freisler play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Freisler most often plays: Alekhine Defense (141 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (84 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (32 games, 28.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 461 games.
What is Pavel Freisler's FIDE rating?
Pavel Freisler is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,234 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Pavel Freisler played?
Our database contains 911 games by Pavel Freisler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 312 wins, 284 draws, 315 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Freisler?
911 games by Pavel Freisler 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.