Prepare against Pavel Kufa
Czechia · World #14,346 classical · FIDE ID 310069
Our database contains 244 games by Pavel Kufa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Kufa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Kufa 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 | 2,112 | 2,224 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,107 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,135 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 80 | 89 | 75 | 32.8% |
| As White | 127 | 47 | 48 | 32 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 117 | 33 | 41 | 43 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Kufa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Kufa's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kufa usually continues d4 (60.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kufa usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kufa usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 81.1% | 54.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 17.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 95.6% | 34.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
Pavel Kufa's chess games
All 244 games by Pavel Kufa 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: 80 wins, 89 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 49 | 21/17/11 | 42.9% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 38 | 11/17/10 | 28.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 19 | 3/4/12 | 15.8% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Thomas Koch | 2,439 | 27th EU-Cup | B21 |
| Jan 1996 | Milan Walek | 2,310 | chT2c-CZE 9596 | C28 |
| Jan 1996 | Andrey Velichko | 2,305 | ch-Moravia Open | C66 |
| Jan 1996 | Josef Lys | 2,270 | Ostrava Konik Open | D02 |
| Sep 2011 | Joran Aulin-Jansson | 2,242 | 27th EU-Cup | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Open | 1998 | 16 | 9 | 2,181 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 1996 | 15 | 9 | 2,315 |
| chT1c-CZE 9495 | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,265 |
| chT-Morava 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| chT-Morava 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 4 | 2,182 |
| chT2f-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
| chT2c-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| chT2f-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Kufa's chess games?
244 games by Pavel Kufa, 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 Kufa has played.
What does Pavel Kufa play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Pavel Kufa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Kufa answers 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Pavel Kufa play as White?
As White, Pavel Kufa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (49 games, 42.9% win rate); Danish Gambit (17 games, 47.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Kufa play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Kufa most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (38 games, 28.9% win rate); Budapest Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Pavel Kufa's FIDE rating?
Pavel Kufa is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Pavel Kufa played?
Our database contains 244 games by Pavel Kufa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 89 draws, 75 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Kufa?
244 games by Pavel Kufa 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.