Prepare against Pavel Simacek
GM · Czechia · World #1,925 classical · FIDE ID 307165
When preparing against Pavel Simacek, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 12.5% over 32 games.
Our database contains 2,271 games by Pavel Simacek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Simacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Simacek 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 | 2,387 | 2,532 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,345 | 2,489 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,349 | 2,469 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,271 | 856 | 922 | 493 | 37.7% |
| As White | 1,152 | 504 | 451 | 197 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 1,119 | 352 | 471 | 296 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Simacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Simacek's side.
First moves as White (1,152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 934 | 81.1% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 171 | 14.8% | 63.7% |
| c4 | 20 | 1.7% | 67.5% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 1.2% | 67.9% |
| b3 | 12 | 1.0% | 79.2% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Simacek usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Simacek usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Simacek usually continues d4 (67.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Simacek usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Simacek usually continues c4 (54.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Simacek usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (500 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 267 | 53.4% | 53.0% |
| c5 | 102 | 20.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 62 | 12.4% | 56.5% |
| g6 | 40 | 8.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 2.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (390 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 285 | 73.1% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 83 | 21.3% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 2.1% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.5% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
Pavel Simacek's chess games
All 2,271 games by Pavel Simacek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 856 wins, 922 draws, 493 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 194 | 84/76/34 | 43.3% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 28/24/22 | 37.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 39 | 19/16/4 | 48.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 15/17/3 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 13/15/2 | 43.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 29 | 11/15/3 | 37.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 27 | 9/13/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 26 | 18/6/2 | 69.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 160 | 50/63/47 | 31.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 72 | 22/29/21 | 30.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 61 | 24/21/16 | 39.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 54 | 15/25/14 | 27.8% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 49 | 24/11/14 | 49.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 47 | 14/18/15 | 29.8% |
| A64 | Catalan | 40 | 16/18/6 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 35 | 8/17/10 | 22.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 33 | 13/15/5 | 39.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 32 | 4/20/8 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,658 | Pardubice Kraj Open G | B42 |
| Sep 2018 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,631 | chT-POL | B08 |
| Jan 2024 | Markus Ragger | 2,615 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2023-24 | E60 |
| Mar 2012 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,597 | 13th EU-ch | C91 |
| Mar 2012 | Nikola Sedlak | 2,593 | 13th EU-ch | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2024 | 134 | 73 | 2,465 |
| Ceske Budejovice | 2019 | 36 | 20 | 2,498 |
| Olomouc Valoz Cup | 2006 | 33 | 15.5 | 2,388 |
| chT-CZE rap | 2017 | 30 | 23 | 2,491 |
| Marianske Lazne GM | 2010 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,512 |
| Cartak GM | 2005 | 28 | 14 | 2,438 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2015 | 27 | 19 | 2,473 |
| Olomouc Open | 2008 | 23 | 17 | 2,427 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Cvek (25 games) · Tomas Polak (17 games) · Vojtech Plat (16 games) · Lukas Cernousek (16 games) · Jan Krejci (15 games) · Petr Velicka (14 games) · Vitezslav Rasik (13 games) · Jiri Jirka (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Simacek's chess games?
2,271 games by Pavel Simacek, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Simacek has played.
What does Pavel Simacek play on the first move as White?
Across 1,152 games with White in our database, Pavel Simacek opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Simacek answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Pavel Simacek play as White?
As White, Pavel Simacek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (194 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (74 games, 37.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (39 games, 48.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Simacek play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Simacek most often plays: Benoni Defense (160 games, 31.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (72 games, 30.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (61 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,119 games.
What is Pavel Simacek's FIDE rating?
Pavel Simacek is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,345 in rapid and 2,349 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,532 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Pavel Simacek played?
Our database contains 2,271 games by Pavel Simacek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 856 wins, 922 draws, 493 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Simacek?
2,271 games by Pavel Simacek 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.