Prepare against Pavel Kubicek
Czechia · World #37,772 classical · FIDE ID 324230
When preparing against Pavel Kubicek, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 219 games by Pavel Kubicek, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Kubicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Kubicek 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 | 1,945 | 2,039 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,980 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 2,039 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 80 | 58 | 81 | 36.5% |
| As White | 105 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 114 | 40 | 23 | 51 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Kubicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Kubicek's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 91.4% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues exd5 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 96.4% | 48.1% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 48.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 44.8% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Pavel Kubicek's chess games
All 219 games by Pavel Kubicek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 80 wins, 58 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Lukas Kuchynka | 2,180 | Brno Open A | C47 |
| Jun 2011 | Dalibor Cip | 2,137 | Brno Duras Open A | D35 |
| Jan 2010 | Vladislav Sladek | 2,105 | chT2E-CZE 0910 | C03 |
| Oct 2009 | Petr Blaha | 2,099 | chT2E-CZE 0910 | C43 |
| Nov 2012 | Oldrich Kastner | 2,092 | 3rd Brno Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras BVK Open B | 2004 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,040 |
| Brno Duras Open A | 2011 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,072 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2010 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,916 |
| Brno Gargulak Memorial A | 2004 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,077 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,053 |
| Brno Open | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,801 |
| chT2E-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,024 |
| chT2D-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Kubicek's chess games?
219 games by Pavel Kubicek, from Oct 2005 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 Kubicek has played.
What does Pavel Kubicek play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Pavel Kubicek opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Kubicek answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Pavel Kubicek play as White?
As White, Pavel Kubicek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Kubicek play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Kubicek most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Pavel Kubicek's FIDE rating?
Pavel Kubicek is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Pavel Kubicek played?
Our database contains 219 games by Pavel Kubicek, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 58 draws, 81 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Kubicek?
219 games by Pavel Kubicek 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.