Prepare against Pavel Tomanek
Czechia · World #52,468 classical · FIDE ID 363723
When preparing against Pavel Tomanek, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (67%).
Our database contains 50 games by Pavel Tomanek, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Tomanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Tomanek 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 | 1,883 | 1,887 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,841 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 30.0% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Tomanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Tomanek's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 63.2% | 41.7% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Tomanek usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Tomanek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Tomanek usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 37% of White games, 42.9% score
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Tomanek usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Tomanek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Tomanek usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 70.6% | 54.2% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Pavel Tomanek's chess games
All 50 games by Pavel Tomanek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Mikenas Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Radim Vratny | 2,108 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | B23 |
| Nov 2022 | Roman Omelka | 1,997 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | A00 |
| Jan 2022 | Gustav Jablecnik | 1,987 | chT2E-CZE 2122 | B08 |
| Dec 2023 | Bronislav Palka | 1,937 | chT-Zlin Region 2324 | B00 |
| Jun 2020 | Jiri Kasik | 1,921 | chT2E-CZE 1920 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,862 |
| ch-Morava U12 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,588 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,778 |
| chTE-CZE U20 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,583 |
| chT2E-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| chT-CZE U20 Final B 1011 | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,691 |
| chT2E-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,779 |
| ch-Morava U16 | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,613 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Tomanek's chess games?
50 games by Pavel Tomanek, from May 2012 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 Tomanek has played.
What does Pavel Tomanek play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Pavel Tomanek opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nc3 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Tomanek answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...Nc6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Pavel Tomanek play as White?
As White, Pavel Tomanek's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Tomanek play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Tomanek most often plays: Mikenas Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Pavel Tomanek's FIDE rating?
Pavel Tomanek is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Pavel Tomanek played?
Our database contains 50 games by Pavel Tomanek, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Tomanek?
50 games by Pavel Tomanek 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.