Prepare against Pavel Popelka
Czechia · World #56,773 classical · FIDE ID 343021
When preparing against Pavel Popelka, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Pavel Popelka, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Popelka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Popelka 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 | 1,867 | 2,039 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,944 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,896 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 25.5% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Popelka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Popelka's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 66.7% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Popelka usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Popelka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Popelka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Popelka usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Popelka usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Pavel Popelka's chess games
All 51 games by Pavel Popelka in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Josef Horyna | 1,886 | 6th Teplice Open | C05 |
| Jan 2015 | Janis Pataridis | 1,886 | chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | D35 |
| Aug 2011 | Jindrich Rezac | 1,862 | Ricany Open A | D56 |
| Aug 2011 | Frantisek Hanl | 1,849 | Ricany Open A | B22 |
| Jun 2011 | Bedrich Seliger | 1,837 | 6th Teplice Open | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Teplice Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,980 |
| 5th Teplice Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,845 |
| Ricany Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,840 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,762 |
| Usti nad Labem Chlumecky Rapid Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,713 |
| 17th Prague Golden Rapid Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,591 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2022 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,855 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Popelka's chess games?
51 games by Pavel Popelka, from May 2010 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 Popelka has played.
What does Pavel Popelka play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Pavel Popelka opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Popelka answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Popelka play as White?
As White, Pavel Popelka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Popelka play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Popelka most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Pavel Popelka's FIDE rating?
Pavel Popelka is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (May 2010).
How many games has Pavel Popelka played?
Our database contains 51 games by Pavel Popelka, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Popelka?
51 games by Pavel Popelka 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.