Prepare against Pavel Sindelar
Czechia · World #53,322 classical · FIDE ID 318825
Our database contains 65 games by Pavel Sindelar, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Sindelar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Sindelar 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 | 1,880 | 2,045 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 2,007 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 2,016 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 27.7% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Sindelar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Sindelar's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 41.9% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 22.6% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 16.1% | 20.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 69.2% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sindelar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (23% of these games) — Sindelar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (23% of these games) — Sindelar usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Sindelar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Sindelar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sindelar usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Pavel Sindelar's chess games
All 65 games by Pavel Sindelar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 24 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Miroslav Odehnal | 2,226 | Klatovy Open A | D45 |
| Nov 2006 | Jaroslav Lizner | 2,112 | chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | A01 |
| Jan 2001 | Vaclav Mares | 2,060 | Klatovy Open A | A29 |
| Jul 2004 | Tomas Kucera | 2,058 | Klatovy Open A | B11 |
| Nov 2014 | Michal Cvikl | 2,020 | chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2004 | 36 | 16.5 | 2,046 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,059 |
| Jesenik Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,618 |
| chT2C-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Sindelar's chess games?
65 games by Pavel Sindelar, from Jul 2007 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 Sindelar has played.
What does Pavel Sindelar play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Pavel Sindelar opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Sindelar answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Pavel Sindelar play as White?
As White, Pavel Sindelar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Sindelar play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Sindelar most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Pavel Sindelar's FIDE rating?
Pavel Sindelar is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Pavel Sindelar played?
Our database contains 65 games by Pavel Sindelar, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 24 draws, 23 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Sindelar?
65 games by Pavel Sindelar 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.