Prepare against Pavel Gemsa
Czechia · World #32,383 classical · FIDE ID 356409
Our database contains 121 games by Pavel Gemsa, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Gemsa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Gemsa 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 | 1,972 | 1,998 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,974 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,919 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 37 | 34 | 50 | 30.6% |
| As White | 65 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 16 | 14 | 26 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Gemsa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Gemsa's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 90.8% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.2% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gemsa usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Gemsa usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gemsa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Gemsa usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gemsa usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 75.7% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 9 | 24.3% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Pavel Gemsa's chess games
All 121 games by Pavel Gemsa in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 37 wins, 34 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Pavel Podlesny | 2,055 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | D93 |
| May 2016 | Jiri Stehlik | 2,005 | Ostrava Konik Open A | B07 |
| Mar 2023 | Radim Dostal | 1,986 | chT2F-CZE 2223 | C03 |
| May 2016 | Cyril Papan | 1,981 | Ostrava Konik Open A | A43 |
| Jan 2023 | Ondrej Sramek | 1,916 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2016 | 33 | 15.5 | 1,788 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2012 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,767 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,608 |
| ch-Morava U10 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,617 |
| ch-Morava U14 | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 1,871 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,799 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Gemsa's chess games?
121 games by Pavel Gemsa, from Sep 2011 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 Gemsa has played.
What does Pavel Gemsa play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Pavel Gemsa opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Gemsa answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Pavel Gemsa play as White?
As White, Pavel Gemsa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Gemsa play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Gemsa most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Pavel Gemsa's FIDE rating?
Pavel Gemsa is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Pavel Gemsa played?
Our database contains 121 games by Pavel Gemsa, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 34 draws, 50 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Gemsa?
121 games by Pavel Gemsa 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.