Prepare against Pavel Kacirek
Czechia · World #41,686 classical · FIDE ID 23713925
When preparing against Pavel Kacirek, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 42 games by Pavel Kacirek, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Kacirek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Kacirek 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 | 1,928 | 1,980 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,922 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,905 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 19.0% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Kacirek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Kacirek's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kacirek usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kacirek usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Kacirek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kacirek usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 85.7% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Pavel Kacirek's chess games
All 42 games by Pavel Kacirek in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 8 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Martin Duczynski | 2,116 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | D00 |
| Jul 2022 | Martin Postupa | 2,023 | 33rd Pardubice Czech Open E | E14 |
| Jul 2020 | Tomas Baloun | 1,859 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | A40 |
| Dec 2022 | Otakar Nemec | 1,829 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | C02 |
| Oct 2022 | Petr Marek | 1,824 | chT2D-CZE 2223 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,630 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| chT1E-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,791 |
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,909 |
| 33rd Pardubice Czech Open E | 2022 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,272 |
| 10th Hradec Kralove Open | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,477 |
| ch-CZE rapid U20 | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,603 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Kacirek's chess games?
42 games by Pavel Kacirek, from Jun 2017 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 Kacirek has played.
What does Pavel Kacirek play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Pavel Kacirek opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Kacirek answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Pavel Kacirek play as White?
As White, Pavel Kacirek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Kacirek play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Kacirek most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Pavel Kacirek's FIDE rating?
Pavel Kacirek is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Pavel Kacirek played?
Our database contains 42 games by Pavel Kacirek, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Kacirek?
42 games by Pavel Kacirek 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.