Prepare against Pavel Havrlik
Czechia · World #53,318 classical · FIDE ID 307467
Our database contains 130 games by Pavel Havrlik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Havrlik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Havrlik 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 | 1,880 | 2,003 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 33 | 31 | 66 | 25.4% |
| As White | 64 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 66 | 17 | 15 | 34 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Havrlik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Havrlik's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 61 | 95.3% | 37.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 37.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Havrlik usually continues Nc3 (42.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Havrlik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Havrlik usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Havrlik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 62.2% | 30.4% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 35.1% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
Pavel Havrlik's chess games
All 130 games by Pavel Havrlik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 33 wins, 31 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Daniel Kotek | 2,300 | 2nd ch-CZE qual | A22 |
| Jan 1995 | Purev Jigjidsuren | 2,295 | Decin Open | C06 |
| Jan 1995 | Jiri Horak | 2,270 | Decin Open | D36 |
| Jan 1995 | Theo Rieke | 2,245 | Decin Open | E73 |
| Aug 2012 | Frantisek Hlavac | 2,036 | Rychnov Seniors Open | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hradec Kralove Open | 1995 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1995 | 17 | 3 | 2,041 |
| Mlada Boleslav Open | 1995 | 11 | 3 | 2,164 |
| Prague Cedok Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,350 |
| Decin Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,366 |
| 2nd ch-CZE qual | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,255 |
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,159 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Havrlik's chess games?
130 games by Pavel Havrlik, from Apr 2003 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 Havrlik has played.
What does Pavel Havrlik play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Pavel Havrlik opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Havrlik answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...Nc6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Havrlik play as White?
As White, Pavel Havrlik's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Havrlik play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Havrlik most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Pavel Havrlik's FIDE rating?
Pavel Havrlik is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Pavel Havrlik played?
Our database contains 130 games by Pavel Havrlik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 31 draws, 66 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Havrlik?
130 games by Pavel Havrlik 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.