Prepare against Pavel Matocha
Czechia · World #34,084 classical · FIDE ID 321028
Our database contains 32 games by Pavel Matocha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Matocha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Matocha 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 | 1,963 | 2,037 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 25.0% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Matocha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Matocha's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (92% of these games) — Matocha usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Matocha usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Matocha usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Matocha usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Matocha usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Pavel Matocha's chess games
All 32 games by Pavel Matocha 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Patrick Peschlow | 2,302 | 28th Liechtenstein Open | D02 |
| May 2005 | Josef Ferrari | 2,206 | 23rd Liechtenstein Open | A51 |
| May 2007 | Wolfgang Sickinger | 1,841 | 25th Liechtenstein Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| 25th Liechtenstein Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| 23rd Liechtenstein Open | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2,304 |
| 28th Liechtenstein Open | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 2,368 |
| 30th Liechtenstein Open | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,260 |
| 26th Liechtenstein Open | 2008 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,063 |
| 29th Liechtenstein Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,790 |
| Tatry Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Matocha's chess games?
32 games by Pavel Matocha, 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 Matocha has played.
What does Pavel Matocha play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Pavel Matocha opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Matocha answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Matocha play as White?
As White, Pavel Matocha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Matocha play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Matocha most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Pavel Matocha's FIDE rating?
Pavel Matocha is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Pavel Matocha played?
Our database contains 32 games by Pavel Matocha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Matocha?
32 games by Pavel Matocha 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.