Prepare against Pavel Kana
Czechia · World #25,836 classical · FIDE ID 305430
When preparing against Pavel Kana, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 218 games by Pavel Kana, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Kana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Kana 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 | 2,013 | 2,164 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 2,030 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 52 | 89 | 77 | 23.9% |
| As White | 115 | 30 | 44 | 41 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 103 | 22 | 45 | 36 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Kana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Kana's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kana usually continues Nf3 (39.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kana usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kana usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 48.8% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 44.2% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 57.6% | 42.1% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Pavel Kana's chess games
All 218 games by Pavel Kana in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 52 wins, 89 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 29 | 7/9/13 | 24.1% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Jozef Michenka | 2,333 | Karvina Open | D15 |
| May 2011 | Jaroslav Olsar | 2,262 | Ostrava Konik Open A | C44 |
| Jan 1996 | Jiri Bolacky | 2,215 | chT2c-CZE 9596 | B72 |
| Jan 1998 | Jiri Malis | 2,210 | chT-Morava 9798 | A17 |
| Apr 2005 | Jan Gdovin | 2,195 | chT-CZE 2A 0405 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2005 | 21 | 10 | 2,173 |
| ch-CZE | 2019 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,746 |
| Ostrava Open | 1998 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,068 |
| chT1c-CZE 9495 | 1995 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| chT2F-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| chT2f-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Kana's chess games?
218 games by Pavel Kana, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Kana has played.
What does Pavel Kana play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Pavel Kana opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Kana answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Pavel Kana play as White?
As White, Pavel Kana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Danish Gambit (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Kana play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Kana most often plays: Alekhine Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Pavel Kana's FIDE rating?
Pavel Kana is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Pavel Kana played?
Our database contains 218 games by Pavel Kana, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 89 draws, 77 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Kana?
218 games by Pavel Kana 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.