Prepare against Pavel Stehno
Czechia · World #4,364 classical · FIDE ID 313467
When preparing against Pavel Stehno, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 494 games by Pavel Stehno, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Stehno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Stehno 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 | 2,292 | 2,373 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 494 | 175 | 179 | 140 | 35.4% |
| As White | 249 | 98 | 90 | 61 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 245 | 77 | 89 | 79 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Stehno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Stehno's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 225 | 90.4% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 5.6% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.0% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Stehno usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Stehno usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Stehno usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Stehno usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Stehno usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Stehno usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 46.5% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 28 | 21.7% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 23 | 17.8% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 14 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 24 | 30.0% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 12 | 15.0% | 62.5% |
| b5 | 9 | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.0% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Pavel Stehno's chess games
All 494 games by Pavel Stehno 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: 175 wins, 179 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 48 | 20/19/9 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 32 | 12/9/11 | 37.5% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 12/1/1 | 85.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 15/16/15 | 32.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 9/13/6 | 32.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Marek Vokac | 2,504 | chT-CZE 0304 | B88 |
| Jul 2005 | Robert Cvek | 2,479 | Pardubice Open A | A16 |
| Feb 2009 | Sergej Berezjuk | 2,436 | chT-CZE 0809 | B33 |
| Nov 2004 | Jan Sosna | 2,422 | chT-CZE 0405 | C65 |
| Jan 2004 | Eduard Hagara | 2,422 | chT-CZE 0304 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2005 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,251 |
| Chrudim Open | 2004 | 35 | 22 | 2,252 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 1995 | 26 | 13 | 1,702 |
| ch-CZE U18/20 | 2003 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,282 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 1999 | 17 | 10 | 2,211 |
| Litomysl Open | 2005 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 1997 | 15 | 8.5 | – |
| Olomouc Proclient Cup | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Stehno's chess games?
494 games by Pavel Stehno, 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 Stehno has played.
What does Pavel Stehno play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Pavel Stehno opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Stehno answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Pavel Stehno play as White?
As White, Pavel Stehno's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (32 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Gambit (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Stehno play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Stehno most often plays: Modern Defense (46 games, 32.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is Pavel Stehno's FIDE rating?
Pavel Stehno is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Pavel Stehno played?
Our database contains 494 games by Pavel Stehno, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 179 draws, 140 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Stehno?
494 games by Pavel Stehno 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.