Prepare against Pavel Talpa
Czechia · World #61,568 classical · FIDE ID 303054
When preparing against Pavel Talpa, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 79 games by Pavel Talpa, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Talpa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Talpa 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 | 1,850 | 1,920 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,935 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 1,932 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 19 | 23 | 37 | 24.1% |
| As White | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Talpa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Talpa's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 72.2% | 44.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 19.4% | 42.9% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Talpa usually continues e3 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Talpa usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Talpa usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Talpa usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Talpa usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Talpa usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 60.7% | 26.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 35.7% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Pavel Talpa's chess games
All 79 games by Pavel Talpa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 19 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jan Sikora-Lerch | 2,400 | ch-Moravia Open | A46 |
| Apr 2003 | Marek Nabelek | 2,091 | chT-MOR 0203 | B01 |
| Jan 2007 | Zdenek Most | 2,085 | Znojmo Open 1 | B10 |
| Jan 1997 | Richard Nekula | 2,020 | Znojmo Open A | B01 |
| Jan 2000 | Michal Nisztuk | 2,000 | 6th Nachod Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Znojmo Open 1 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-Moravia Open | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,267 |
| Znojmo Open A | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-Moravia | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 1,903 |
| Znojmo Rotunda Open | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 1,893 |
| chT2D-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,715 |
| 6th Nachod Open | 2000 | 4 | 1 | 1,798 |
| chT2E-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Talpa's chess games?
79 games by Pavel Talpa, from Apr 2008 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 Talpa has played.
What does Pavel Talpa play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Pavel Talpa opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Talpa answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Pavel Talpa play as White?
As White, Pavel Talpa's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Talpa play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Talpa most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Pavel Talpa's FIDE rating?
Pavel Talpa is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Pavel Talpa played?
Our database contains 79 games by Pavel Talpa, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Talpa?
79 games by Pavel Talpa 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.