Prepare against Pavel Rakous
Czechia · World #48,441 classical · FIDE ID 325244
Our database contains 83 games by Pavel Rakous, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Rakous's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Rakous 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 | 1,899 | 2,053 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 33 | 16 | 34 | 39.8% |
| As White | 38 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 45 | 16 | 8 | 21 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Rakous's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Rakous's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 44.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 21.1% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 18.4% | 71.4% |
| d3 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Rakous usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Rakous usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Rakous usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Rakous usually continues g4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Rakous usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 63.0% | 44.1% |
| c5 | 9 | 33.3% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Pavel Rakous's chess games
All 83 games by Pavel Rakous in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 33 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A20 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Tomas Bjornsson | 2,240 | Liberec Open | B28 |
| Sep 2004 | Vaclav Jansa | 2,076 | Prague ProMoPro Open | B22 |
| Jan 2004 | Carlo Bonetti | 2,030 | 10th Plzen Open A | A20 |
| Sep 2004 | Robert Kamenik | 2,027 | Prague ProMoPro Open | B28 |
| Jan 2004 | Ronald Van der Veen | 2,000 | 10th Plzen Open A | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2006 | 23 | 12 | 2,059 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| Prague Visus Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,080 |
| 10th Plzen Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,048 |
| Prague Open A | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,608 |
| Liberec Open | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 2,396 |
| Prague CC DDM-ch | 2004 | 5 | 4 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Rakous's chess games?
83 games by Pavel Rakous, from Oct 2004 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 Rakous has played.
What does Pavel Rakous play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Pavel Rakous opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Rakous answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Rakous play as White?
As White, Pavel Rakous's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Rakous play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Rakous most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Pavel Rakous's FIDE rating?
Pavel Rakous is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Pavel Rakous played?
Our database contains 83 games by Pavel Rakous, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Rakous?
83 games by Pavel Rakous 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.