Prepare against Pavel Petrzela
Czechia · World #26,839 classical · FIDE ID 314773
When preparing against Pavel Petrzela, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 75 games by Pavel Petrzela, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Petrzela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Petrzela 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 | 2,005 | 2,072 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,998 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 16 | 31 | 28 | 21.3% |
| As White | 38 | 8 | 20 | 10 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Petrzela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Petrzela's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 97.4% | 47.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Petrzela usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Petrzela usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Petrzela usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Petrzela usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 100.0% | 36.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Pavel Petrzela's chess games
All 75 games by Pavel Petrzela 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: 16 wins, 31 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A98 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A94 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Ulrich Kreiser | 2,155 | Schneider Bohemia Open A | E60 |
| Jan 2000 | Christoph Gritsch | 2,155 | Schneider Bohemia Open A | D11 |
| Jan 2000 | Eva Hallerova | 2,150 | Schneider Bohemia Open A | E83 |
| Dec 2006 | Fadil Berisha | 2,069 | chT-CZE 2E 0607 | B14 |
| Dec 2010 | Josef Navratil | 2,053 | chT-CZE 2E 1011 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 2E 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 1,966 |
| chT2e-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 1,969 |
| chT2M-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 4 | 2,028 |
| Schneider Bohemia Open A | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,143 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,969 |
| ch-Moravia | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 1,837 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1011 | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Petrzela's chess games?
75 games by Pavel Petrzela, 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 Petrzela has played.
What does Pavel Petrzela play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Pavel Petrzela opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Petrzela answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Petrzela play as White?
As White, Pavel Petrzela's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Petrzela play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Petrzela most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Pavel Petrzela's FIDE rating?
Pavel Petrzela is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Pavel Petrzela played?
Our database contains 75 games by Pavel Petrzela, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 31 draws, 28 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Petrzela?
75 games by Pavel Petrzela 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.