Prepare against Pavel Rychtecky
Czechia · World #149,877 classical · FIDE ID 334235
When preparing against Pavel Rychtecky, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 243 games by Pavel Rychtecky, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Rychtecky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Rychtecky 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 | 1,594 | 1,850 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,738 | 1,738 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,692 | 1,692 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 68 | 51 | 124 | 28.0% |
| As White | 122 | 40 | 23 | 59 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 121 | 28 | 28 | 65 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Rychtecky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Rychtecky's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 117 | 95.9% | 41.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 41.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rychtecky usually continues Nf3 (29.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rychtecky usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rychtecky usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rychtecky usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rychtecky usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Rychtecky usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 31.7% | 26.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 15.0% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 95.0% | 27.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Pavel Rychtecky's chess games
All 243 games by Pavel Rychtecky in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 68 wins, 51 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/1/13 | 30.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Josef Vachal | 1,957 | 22nd Klatovy Open B | D00 |
| Nov 2015 | Michal Arend | 1,853 | 6th Brno Open | E70 |
| Nov 2016 | Jiri Rehak | 1,846 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | B01 |
| Jul 2017 | Jan Esterka | 1,827 | 23rd Klatovy Open B | C52 |
| Sep 2017 | Ian Aird | 1,809 | 11th Trebic Highlands Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,666 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 1,948 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open B | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,914 |
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,674 |
| 13th Marianske Lazne D | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,789 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,699 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,636 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Rychtecky's chess games?
243 games by Pavel Rychtecky, from Oct 2008 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 Rychtecky has played.
What does Pavel Rychtecky play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Pavel Rychtecky opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Rychtecky answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Pavel Rychtecky play as White?
As White, Pavel Rychtecky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Rychtecky play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Rychtecky most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Pavel Rychtecky's FIDE rating?
Pavel Rychtecky is currently rated 1,594 in classical chess, 1,738 in rapid and 1,692 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Pavel Rychtecky played?
Our database contains 243 games by Pavel Rychtecky, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 51 draws, 124 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Rychtecky?
243 games by Pavel Rychtecky 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.