Prepare against Pavel Rakus
Czechia · World #11,578 classical · FIDE ID 321931
Our database contains 227 games by Pavel Rakus, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Rakus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Rakus 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 | 2,146 | 2,243 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,183 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,202 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 74 | 88 | 65 | 32.6% |
| As White | 117 | 46 | 48 | 23 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 110 | 28 | 40 | 42 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Rakus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Rakus's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 113 | 96.6% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 97% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Rakus usually continues g3 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Rakus usually continues g3 (64.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Rakus usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rakus usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rakus usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 98.5% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Pavel Rakus's chess games
All 227 games by Pavel Rakus in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 74 wins, 88 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 53 | 26/20/7 | 49.1% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 30 | 9/13/8 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Pal Kiss | 2,413 | ch-SVK Open A | D11 |
| Jan 2018 | David Kanovsky | 2,401 | chT1E-CZE 1718 | B33 |
| Nov 2010 | Miroslaw Jaworski | 2,335 | chT2F-CZE 1011 | D11 |
| May 2004 | Marian Kantorik | 2,325 | 1st Orlova Open | D02 |
| Dec 2017 | Kamil Koziol | 2,311 | chT-CZE 2F 1718 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2015 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,153 |
| chT2F-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,293 |
| chT2F-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,302 |
| chT2f-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,825 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,111 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,173 |
| chT-CZE U18 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Rakus's chess games?
227 games by Pavel Rakus, from Jul 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 Rakus has played.
What does Pavel Rakus play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Pavel Rakus opens with 1.Nf3 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Rakus answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Pavel Rakus play as White?
As White, Pavel Rakus's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (53 games, 49.1% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Rakus play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Rakus most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Pavel Rakus's FIDE rating?
Pavel Rakus is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Pavel Rakus played?
Our database contains 227 games by Pavel Rakus, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 88 draws, 65 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Rakus?
227 games by Pavel Rakus 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.