Prepare against Pavel Kurek
Czechia · World #21,404 classical · FIDE ID 382396
Our database contains 61 games by Pavel Kurek, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Kurek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Kurek 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 | 2,045 | 2,045 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,876 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 30 | 11 | 20 | 49.2% |
| As White | 31 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Kurek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Kurek's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 68.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 68.3% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Kurek usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Kurek usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kurek usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Kurek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Pavel Kurek's chess games
All 61 games by Pavel Kurek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Lubomir Neckar | 2,219 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | B40 |
| Apr 2026 | Josef Lacha | 1,990 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | B40 |
| Feb 2023 | Miroslav Kacafirek | 1,916 | chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | B40 |
| Jan 2026 | Jaume Veny | 1,912 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | B95 |
| Oct 2022 | Milan Petrun | 1,883 | chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mlada Boleslav Region U20 | 2014 | 13 | 9 | 1,374 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,990 |
| 17th Prague Golden U20 Open | 2022 | 7 | 6 | 1,568 |
| ch-Mlada Boleslav Region | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,221 |
| ch-Mlada Boleslav Region U16 | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,634 |
| 1st Prague Autumn Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,885 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,263 |
| Pobeskydy Talents Open 42nd | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Kurek's chess games?
61 games by Pavel Kurek, from May 2015 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 Kurek has played.
What does Pavel Kurek play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Pavel Kurek opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Kurek answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Pavel Kurek play as White?
As White, Pavel Kurek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Kurek play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Kurek most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Pavel Kurek's FIDE rating?
Pavel Kurek is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Pavel Kurek played?
Our database contains 61 games by Pavel Kurek, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Kurek?
61 games by Pavel Kurek 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.