Prepare against Pavel Svanda
FM · Czechia · World #19,763 classical · FIDE ID 311286
Our database contains 277 games by Pavel Svanda, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Svanda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Svanda 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 | 2,059 | 2,302 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,156 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,180 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 74 | 117 | 86 | 26.7% |
| As White | 133 | 40 | 57 | 36 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 144 | 34 | 60 | 50 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Svanda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Svanda's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 96.2% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Svanda usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Svanda usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Svanda usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Svanda usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Svanda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 63.3% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 21 | 26.6% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.3% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 78.0% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 19.5% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Pavel Svanda's chess games
All 277 games by Pavel Svanda 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: 74 wins, 117 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 37 | 11/14/12 | 29.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Ketino Kachiani-Gersinska | 2,318 | ch-EUR Seniors 50 | C44 |
| Apr 2011 | Eduard Prandstetter | 2,318 | chT2D-CZE 1011 | C40 |
| Mar 2006 | Zdenek Beil | 2,310 | chT1-CZE East 0506 | B79 |
| Jan 1997 | Petr Hrabe | 2,305 | chT-Morava 9697 | B25 |
| Jan 2000 | Jakub Fuksik | 2,293 | chT-Morava 9900 | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,310 |
| chT1E-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,099 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,050 |
| chT2D-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 2,020 |
| chT-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,334 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,027 |
| chT2c-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 3 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Svanda's chess games?
277 games by Pavel Svanda, 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 Svanda has played.
What does Pavel Svanda play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Pavel Svanda opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Svanda answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Pavel Svanda play as White?
As White, Pavel Svanda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 29.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Svanda play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Svanda most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Pavel Svanda's FIDE rating?
Pavel Svanda is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Pavel Svanda played?
Our database contains 277 games by Pavel Svanda, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 117 draws, 86 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Svanda?
277 games by Pavel Svanda 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.