Prepare against Pavel Hess
Czechia · World #34,700 classical · FIDE ID 336580
Our database contains 68 games by Pavel Hess, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Hess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Hess 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 | 1,960 | 1,987 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,908 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 19 | 18 | 31 | 27.9% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 6 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Hess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Hess's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 97.4% | 39.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hess usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hess usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hess usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Hess usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Pavel Hess's chess games
All 68 games by Pavel Hess in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 19 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Miroslav Blecha | 2,211 | Tabor Open | B99 |
| Jul 2007 | Bartlomiej Krupa | 2,086 | Tabor Open | B98 |
| Jul 2008 | Jindrich Paray | 2,057 | Tabor Open | B37 |
| Apr 2012 | Jiri Sedlacek | 2,041 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | B01 |
| Aug 2010 | Jiri Novak | 2,035 | Tabor Open | C59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 38 | 17.5 | 1,924 |
| Klatovy Open B | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,586 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,878 |
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,793 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 2,051 |
| chT-CZE 1W 1314 | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,761 |
| Philadelphia Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,845 |
| chT1W-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Hess's chess games?
68 games by Pavel Hess, from Jul 2007 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 Hess has played.
What does Pavel Hess play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Pavel Hess opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Hess answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Pavel Hess play as White?
As White, Pavel Hess's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Hess play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Hess most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Pavel Hess's FIDE rating?
Pavel Hess is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Pavel Hess played?
Our database contains 68 games by Pavel Hess, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Hess?
68 games by Pavel Hess 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.