Prepare against Pavel Strasil
CM · Czechia · World #28,065 classical · FIDE ID 308013
Our database contains 336 games by Pavel Strasil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Strasil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Strasil 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 | 1,997 | 2,212 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 2,158 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 2,169 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 72 | 145 | 119 | 21.4% |
| As White | 168 | 41 | 79 | 48 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 168 | 31 | 66 | 71 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Strasil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Strasil's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 37.5% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 36 | 21.4% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 36 | 21.4% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 19.6% | 51.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Strasil usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Strasil usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Strasil usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Strasil usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Strasil usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Strasil usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 72.7% | 40.3% |
| e6 | 23 | 23.2% | 47.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 84.6% | 28.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Pavel Strasil's chess games
All 336 games by Pavel Strasil in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 72 wins, 145 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 25 | 4/13/8 | 16.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 49 | 11/21/17 | 22.4% |
| E69 | English Opening | 15 | 0/7/8 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,449 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open E | A81 |
| Jul 2014 | Petr Simek | 2,387 | chT-CZE rap | E64 |
| Jan 2015 | Jan Juptner | 2,355 | chT-CZE 2D 1415 | A20 |
| Apr 2021 | Joanna Worek | 2,322 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | A13 |
| Nov 2006 | Vladimir Karlik | 2,307 | chT-CZE 2E 0607 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2005 | 28 | 12 | 2,221 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2022 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,727 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,028 |
| chT2e-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| chT1E-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,027 |
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,139 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Strasil's chess games?
336 games by Pavel Strasil, from Apr 2003 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 Strasil has played.
What does Pavel Strasil play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Pavel Strasil opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Strasil answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Pavel Strasil play as White?
As White, Pavel Strasil's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 16.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Strasil play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Strasil most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 22.4% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Pavel Strasil's FIDE rating?
Pavel Strasil is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Pavel Strasil played?
Our database contains 336 games by Pavel Strasil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 145 draws, 119 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Strasil?
336 games by Pavel Strasil 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.