Prepare against Pavel Hala
Czechia · World #136,910 classical · FIDE ID 368636
When preparing against Pavel Hala, expect 1.c4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Pavel Hala, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Hala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Hala 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 | 1,628 | 1,730 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,743 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 18.8% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Hala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Hala's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 6 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 21.4% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 16.7% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Hala usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hala usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Hala usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Hala usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hala usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Pavel Hala's chess games
All 32 games by Pavel Hala in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 6 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Karel Svihel | 2,129 | Brno Dedek Memorial C | B20 |
| Jan 2005 | Milan Valek | 2,117 | Brno Petria-A | A10 |
| Feb 2004 | Jaromir Haupt | 1,622 | Brno Petria-C | B08 |
| Jul 2007 | Lucie Kuchynkova | 1,371 | Brno Open B | A36 |
| Jul 2007 | Zdenek Krejci | 1,000 | Brno Open B | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Dedek Memorial C | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,703 |
| Brno Open B | 2007 | 8 | 2 | 1,316 |
| Brno Petria-A | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,768 |
| Brno Petria-C | 2004 | 7 | 1 | 1,532 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Hala's chess games?
32 games by Pavel Hala, from Feb 2014 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 Hala has played.
What does Pavel Hala play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Pavel Hala opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Hala answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Hala play as White?
As White, Pavel Hala's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Hala play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Hala most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Pavel Hala's FIDE rating?
Pavel Hala is currently rated 1,628 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,730 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Pavel Hala played?
Our database contains 32 games by Pavel Hala, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (18.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Hala?
32 games by Pavel Hala 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.