Prepare against Pavel Sott
Czechia · World #12,834 classical · FIDE ID 311910
Our database contains 417 games by Pavel Sott, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Sott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Sott 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 | 2,130 | 2,211 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,165 | 2,206 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,208 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 417 | 123 | 191 | 103 | 29.5% |
| As White | 207 | 75 | 90 | 42 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 210 | 48 | 101 | 61 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Sott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Sott's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 199 | 96.1% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sott usually continues Nf3 (47.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sott usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sott usually continues d4 (61.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sott usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sott usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Sott usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 95.9% | 51.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 78.9% | 39.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 5.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Pavel Sott's chess games
All 417 games by Pavel Sott in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 123 wins, 191 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 8/14/15 | 21.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 29 | 9/12/8 | 31.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Jaroslav Trmal | 2,321 | Klatovy Open A | C54 |
| Jul 2005 | Petr Folk | 2,246 | Klatovy Open A | B22 |
| Jan 2002 | Vlastimil Trefny | 2,240 | chT2-CZE 0102 | B78 |
| Aug 2009 | Bart Dekker | 2,236 | Pardubice Open B | B01 |
| Jan 1999 | Milan Borkovec | 2,235 | chT2-CZE | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 87 | 50.5 | 2,191 |
| Klatovy Open B | 1996 | 12 | 7.5 | – |
| chTJ-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,145 |
| chT1a-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
| chT2-CZE 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 6 | 2,312 |
| Ostrava Open | 1998 | 10 | 6 | 2,211 |
| chT2b-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 4 | 2,188 |
| Krakonos Open | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 1,726 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Sott's chess games?
417 games by Pavel Sott, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Sott has played.
What does Pavel Sott play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Pavel Sott opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Sott answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Pavel Sott play as White?
As White, Pavel Sott's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 73.3% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Sott play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Sott most often plays: Benoni Defense (37 games, 21.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Pavel Sott's FIDE rating?
Pavel Sott is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 2,165 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Pavel Sott played?
Our database contains 417 games by Pavel Sott, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 191 draws, 103 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Sott?
417 games by Pavel Sott 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.