Prepare against Pavel Holasek
Czechia · World #19,646 classical · FIDE ID 319805
Our database contains 223 games by Pavel Holasek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Holasek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Holasek 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 | 2,060 | 2,175 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,085 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,080 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 71 | 62 | 90 | 31.8% |
| As White | 108 | 41 | 34 | 33 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 115 | 30 | 28 | 57 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Holasek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Holasek's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 55.6% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 25.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Holasek usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Holasek usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Holasek usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Holasek usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Holasek usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Holasek usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 71.9% | 41.5% |
| e5 | 12 | 21.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 67.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 32.3% | 45.0% |
Pavel Holasek's chess games
All 223 games by Pavel Holasek 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: 71 wins, 62 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Karel Taslar | 2,370 | Usti nad Orlici Open | C62 |
| Mar 2023 | Jiri Nun | 2,308 | chT2D-CZE 2223 | E18 |
| Apr 2018 | Josef Varejcko | 2,257 | chT-CZE 2D 1718 | A08 |
| May 2006 | Petr Mlynek | 2,256 | Usti nad Orlici Open | A66 |
| Feb 2014 | Jiri Hostinsky | 2,212 | chT2D-CZE 1314 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberec Desko Open | 2024 | 24 | 8 | 1,979 |
| chT2D-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| chT2D-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,248 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,985 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 2 | 1,840 |
| chT2D-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Holasek's chess games?
223 games by Pavel Holasek, 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 Holasek has played.
What does Pavel Holasek play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Pavel Holasek opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Holasek answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Pavel Holasek play as White?
As White, Pavel Holasek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Holasek play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Holasek most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Pavel Holasek's FIDE rating?
Pavel Holasek is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Pavel Holasek played?
Our database contains 223 games by Pavel Holasek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 62 draws, 90 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Holasek?
223 games by Pavel Holasek 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.