Prepare against Pavel Matejka
Czechia · World #9,072 classical · FIDE ID 315095
Our database contains 63 games by Pavel Matejka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Matejka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Matejka 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 | 2,184 | 2,220 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,217 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 19 | 26 | 18 | 30.2% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Matejka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Matejka's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 60.6% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 24.2% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Matejka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Matejka usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Matejka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Matejka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Matejka usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Matejka usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Pavel Matejka's chess games
All 63 games by Pavel Matejka 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: 19 wins, 26 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Radim Cernin | 2,231 | chT2F-CZE 1011 | B07 |
| Jan 2003 | Pavel Karhanek | 2,175 | chT2N-MOR 0203 | D05 |
| Nov 2011 | Pavel Baier | 2,157 | chT2F-CZE 1112 | A26 |
| Oct 2022 | Ondrej Havelka | 2,154 | chT2F-CZE 2223 | E21 |
| Mar 2016 | Jaroslav Kanok | 2,149 | chT2F-CZE 1516 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| chT2N-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,229 |
| chT2F-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
| chT2F-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,323 |
| chTV-CZE 9900 | 2000 | 4 | 1 | 1,968 |
| chT2F-CZE 1112 | 2011 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,396 |
| chT2f-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 2,027 |
| chT2f-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Matejka's chess games?
63 games by Pavel Matejka, 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 Matejka has played.
What does Pavel Matejka play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Pavel Matejka opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Matejka answers 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Pavel Matejka play as White?
As White, Pavel Matejka's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Matejka play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Matejka most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Pavel Matejka's FIDE rating?
Pavel Matejka is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Pavel Matejka played?
Our database contains 63 games by Pavel Matejka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 26 draws, 18 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Matejka?
63 games by Pavel Matejka 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.