Prepare against Pavel Ptacnik
Czechia · World #21,925 classical · FIDE ID 338010
Our database contains 63 games by Pavel Ptacnik, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Ptacnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Ptacnik 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 | 2,041 | 2,131 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 28.6% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Ptacnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Ptacnik's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 67.7% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 29.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ptacnik usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ptacnik usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Ptacnik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ptacnik usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ptacnik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Ptacnik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 28.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Pavel Ptacnik's chess games
All 63 games by Pavel Ptacnik in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 18 wins, 25 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Marek Maly | 2,173 | chT2C-CZE 1718 | D02 |
| Aug 2012 | Ludek Meszaros | 2,153 | Tabor Open | C58 |
| Jan 2015 | Gerald Lampl | 2,141 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1415 | D10 |
| Mar 2012 | Vaclav Hasek | 2,110 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | B05 |
| Feb 2012 | Vaclav Koubek | 2,107 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 2,026 |
| Tabor Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,760 |
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,753 |
| chT2C-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,139 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Ptacnik's chess games?
63 games by Pavel Ptacnik, from May 2012 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 Ptacnik has played.
What does Pavel Ptacnik play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Pavel Ptacnik opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Ptacnik answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Pavel Ptacnik play as White?
As White, Pavel Ptacnik's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Ptacnik play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Ptacnik most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Pavel Ptacnik's FIDE rating?
Pavel Ptacnik is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Pavel Ptacnik played?
Our database contains 63 games by Pavel Ptacnik, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 25 draws, 20 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Ptacnik?
63 games by Pavel Ptacnik 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.