Prepare against Pavel Ptak
Czechia · World #31,585 classical · FIDE ID 307769
Our database contains 351 games by Pavel Ptak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Ptak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Ptak 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 | 1,976 | 2,209 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 351 | 95 | 168 | 88 | 27.1% |
| As White | 185 | 57 | 86 | 42 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 166 | 38 | 82 | 46 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Ptak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Ptak's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 56.8% | 58.6% |
| g3 | 43 | 23.2% | 48.8% |
| e4 | 36 | 19.5% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ptak usually continues g3 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ptak usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ptak usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 23% of White games, 48.8% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ptak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ptak usually continues Bg2 (10.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Ptak usually continues Bg2 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 74 | 71.2% | 48.6% |
| e6 | 11 | 10.6% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.8% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 59.5% | 38.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Pavel Ptak's chess games
All 351 games by Pavel Ptak 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: 95 wins, 168 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 46 | 15/25/6 | 32.6% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 83 | 20/41/22 | 24.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 1/8/2 | 9.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Ondrej Straka | 2,500 | Ricany Open A | A45 |
| Feb 2012 | Robert Fiala | 2,288 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | B06 |
| Nov 2014 | Jaroslav Cesal | 2,260 | chT-CZE 2A 1415 | B06 |
| Feb 2002 | Vlastimil Trefny | 2,240 | chT2-CZE 0102 | E06 |
| Jan 1995 | Jiri Salac | 2,235 | chT2b-CZE 9596 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2008 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,166 |
| ch-CSR U26 | 1969 | 21 | 8.5 | – |
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2003 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,169 |
| chT2C-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,134 |
| chT2C-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,227 |
| chT2A-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,121 |
| chT2A-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| Tabor Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Ptak's chess games?
351 games by Pavel Ptak, 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 Ptak has played.
What does Pavel Ptak play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Pavel Ptak opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.g3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Ptak answers 1...g6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Pavel Ptak play as White?
As White, Pavel Ptak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (46 games, 32.6% win rate); Hungarian Opening (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Ptak play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Ptak most often plays: Modern Defense (83 games, 24.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Pavel Ptak's FIDE rating?
Pavel Ptak is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Pavel Ptak played?
Our database contains 351 games by Pavel Ptak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 168 draws, 88 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Ptak?
351 games by Pavel Ptak 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.