Prepare against Pavel Turza
Czechia · World #67,337 classical · FIDE ID 329630
When preparing against Pavel Turza, expect 1.d4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (23% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%).
Our database contains 206 games by Pavel Turza, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Turza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Turza 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 | 1,830 | 1,859 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 60 | 46 | 100 | 29.1% |
| As White | 103 | 37 | 18 | 48 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 103 | 23 | 28 | 52 | 22.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Turza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Turza's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 33.0% | 39.7% |
| c4 | 30 | 29.1% | 51.7% |
| e4 | 12 | 11.7% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 10 | 9.7% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.8% | 28.6% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 39.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Turza usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Turza usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Turza usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Turza usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Turza usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Turza usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 22.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 11 | 20.8% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 15.1% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 11.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 41.4% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.2% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Pavel Turza's chess games
All 206 games by Pavel Turza in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 60 wins, 46 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Pavel Kopkan | 2,055 | Brno Dedek Memorial A | A09 |
| Dec 2008 | Miloslav Nemec | 1,919 | Olexa Memorial Open | A07 |
| Jun 2013 | Alexandra Docekalova | 1,875 | Brno Duras Open A | A13 |
| Jan 2004 | Karel Martisek | 1,795 | Brno Gargulak Memorial B | A28 |
| Apr 2004 | Oldrich Sipek | 1,785 | Brno II etapa B | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras Open A | 2014 | 50 | 21 | 1,793 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open B | 2006 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,700 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2011 | 18 | 7 | 1,836 |
| Brno Duras Open | 2016 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,764 |
| Brno Gargulak Memorial B | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 1,744 |
| Brno Open B | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,713 |
| Brno Petria-A | 2004 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,576 |
| Brno Dedek Memorial B | 2004 | 9 | 2 | 1,700 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Turza's chess games?
206 games by Pavel Turza, from Oct 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 Turza has played.
What does Pavel Turza play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Pavel Turza opens with 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Turza answers 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Pavel Turza play as White?
As White, Pavel Turza's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Turza play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Turza most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Pavel Turza's FIDE rating?
Pavel Turza is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Pavel Turza played?
Our database contains 206 games by Pavel Turza, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 46 draws, 100 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Turza?
206 games by Pavel Turza 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.