Prepare against Pavel Karlicek
Czechia · World #23,445 classical · FIDE ID 334936
Our database contains 90 games by Pavel Karlicek, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Karlicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Karlicek 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 | 2,029 | 2,147 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,033 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 35 | 23 | 32 | 38.9% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Karlicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Karlicek's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 97.6% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Karlicek usually continues a3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Karlicek usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Karlicek usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Karlicek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 72.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Pavel Karlicek's chess games
All 90 games by Pavel Karlicek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 35 wins, 23 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Stanislav Cifka | 2,262 | Strmilov Open | A52 |
| Oct 2011 | Jiri Houska | 2,212 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | C63 |
| Dec 2011 | Jindrich Kuba | 2,211 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | C63 |
| Feb 2010 | Pavel Ptak | 2,205 | chT2A-CZE 0910 | C56 |
| Nov 2009 | Ales Simunek | 2,190 | chT2A-CZE 0910 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| chT2A-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 8 | 2,350 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| chT2A-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2,046 |
| Strmilov Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,124 |
| 4th Cesky Krumlov Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| ch-CZE2 | 1995 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
| Cesky Krumlov Open 2nd | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Karlicek's chess games?
90 games by Pavel Karlicek, from Jan 2008 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 Karlicek has played.
What does Pavel Karlicek play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Pavel Karlicek opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Karlicek answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Pavel Karlicek play as White?
As White, Pavel Karlicek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Karlicek play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Karlicek most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Pavel Karlicek's FIDE rating?
Pavel Karlicek is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Pavel Karlicek played?
Our database contains 90 games by Pavel Karlicek, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 23 draws, 32 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Karlicek?
90 games by Pavel Karlicek 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.