Prepare against Pavel Maglia
Czechia · World #60,158 classical · FIDE ID 310360
When preparing against Pavel Maglia, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 67 games by Pavel Maglia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Maglia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Maglia 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 | 1,855 | 2,103 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,922 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 20 | 26 | 21 | 29.9% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Maglia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Maglia's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Maglia usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Maglia usually continues f4 (38.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Maglia usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Pavel Maglia's chess games
All 67 games by Pavel Maglia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 20 wins, 26 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Petr Bakalar | 2,340 | chT1a-CZE 9697 | B21 |
| Jan 1997 | Jan Pletanek | 2,275 | chT1a-CZE 9697 | C41 |
| Jan 1995 | Stanislav Gschwendtner | 2,270 | chT2b-CZE 9596 | B21 |
| Jan 1997 | Pavel Novak | 2,215 | chT1a-CZE 9697 | C41 |
| Jan 1995 | Jindrich Melich | 2,190 | chT1b-CZE | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlovy Vary Open | 2011 | 15 | 9 | 2,057 |
| chT2b-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 7 | 2,374 |
| chT1b-CZE | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| chT1a-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| Pardubice KV Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| chT2-CZE | 1999 | 6 | 1 | 1,941 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1993 | 5 | 2 | 2,111 |
| chT2A-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Maglia's chess games?
67 games by Pavel Maglia, from Apr 2003 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 Maglia has played.
What does Pavel Maglia play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Pavel Maglia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Maglia answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Pavel Maglia play as White?
As White, Pavel Maglia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Maglia play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Maglia most often plays: Philidor (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Pavel Maglia's FIDE rating?
Pavel Maglia is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Pavel Maglia played?
Our database contains 67 games by Pavel Maglia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 26 draws, 21 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Maglia?
67 games by Pavel Maglia 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.