Prepare against Pavel Turcaj
Australia · World #122,874 classical · FIDE ID 3212530
When preparing against Pavel Turcaj, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%).
Our database contains 131 games by Pavel Turcaj, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Turcaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Turcaj 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 | 1,665 | 1,904 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,754 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 63 | 22 | 46 | 48.1% |
| As White | 73 | 38 | 9 | 26 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 58 | 25 | 13 | 20 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Turcaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Turcaj's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 97.3% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Turcaj usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Turcaj usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Turcaj usually continues exd5 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Turcaj usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 67.6% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 32.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
Pavel Turcaj's chess games
All 131 games by Pavel Turcaj in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 63 wins, 22 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Colin Cloudsdale | 2,036 | ch-South Australia | B20 |
| Sep 2016 | Michael R Hoff | 1,957 | chT-Pennant | B08 |
| Sep 2010 | Oliver Fraatz | 1,865 | chT-Pennant | D30 |
| Jun 2010 | Alistair Cameron | 1,862 | Adelaide Interclub-A | B88 |
| Mar 2017 | Michael J Courtney | 1,786 | ch-South Australia | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Interclub-A | 2010 | 27 | 24 | 1,780 |
| Adelaide Open | 2011 | 26 | 13.5 | 1,962 |
| Adelaide University Open | 2004 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,558 |
| chT-Pennant | 2016 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,604 |
| Adelaide ch-SA cand | 2008 | 14 | 9 | 1,383 |
| ch-South Australia | 2017 | 13 | 5 | 1,941 |
| ch-Adelaide | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,024 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2004 | 5 | 0 | 1,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Turcaj's chess games?
131 games by Pavel Turcaj, from Nov 2010 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 Turcaj has played.
What does Pavel Turcaj play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Pavel Turcaj opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Turcaj answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Pavel Turcaj play as White?
As White, Pavel Turcaj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Turcaj play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Turcaj most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Pavel Turcaj's FIDE rating?
Pavel Turcaj is currently rated 1,665 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Pavel Turcaj played?
Our database contains 131 games by Pavel Turcaj, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 22 draws, 46 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Turcaj?
131 games by Pavel Turcaj 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.