Prepare against Pavel Podlesny
Czechia · World #22,795 classical · FIDE ID 308676
Our database contains 299 games by Pavel Podlesny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Podlesny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Podlesny 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 | 2,034 | 2,203 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 2,110 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 107 | 86 | 106 | 35.8% |
| As White | 155 | 60 | 45 | 50 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 144 | 47 | 41 | 56 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Podlesny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Podlesny's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 155 | 100.0% | 53.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Podlesny usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Podlesny usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Podlesny usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 60 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 9.7% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 97.7% | 40.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Pavel Podlesny's chess games
All 299 games by Pavel Podlesny 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: 107 wins, 86 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 29 | 8/7/14 | 27.6% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Marcin Walach | 2,367 | Karvina Open | D60 |
| Jul 2006 | David Isonzo | 2,361 | Karvina Open | E70 |
| Jul 2006 | Sergei Splosnov | 2,361 | Karvina Open | D46 |
| Dec 2002 | Josef Lys | 2,359 | chT2N-MOR 0203 | D17 |
| Jan 1996 | Jaroslav Olsar | 2,340 | chT2c-CZE 9596 | C52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2006 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,238 |
| chT2F-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,133 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 2 | 1,911 |
| chT2N-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| chT1E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 2,084 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,117 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,113 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Podlesny's chess games?
299 games by Pavel Podlesny, 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 Podlesny has played.
What does Pavel Podlesny play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Pavel Podlesny opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Podlesny answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Pavel Podlesny play as White?
As White, Pavel Podlesny's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Podlesny play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Podlesny most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Pavel Podlesny's FIDE rating?
Pavel Podlesny is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Pavel Podlesny played?
Our database contains 299 games by Pavel Podlesny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 86 draws, 106 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Podlesny?
299 games by Pavel Podlesny 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.