Prepare against Pavel Vavra
IM · Czechia · World #4,455 classical · FIDE ID 301841
Our database contains 719 games by Pavel Vavra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Vavra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Vavra 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 | 2,289 | 2,401 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,360 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,314 | 2,408 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 719 | 281 | 231 | 207 | 39.1% |
| As White | 371 | 156 | 112 | 103 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 348 | 125 | 119 | 104 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Vavra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Vavra's side.
First moves as White (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 162 | 43.7% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 161 | 43.4% | 55.0% |
| f4 | 19 | 5.1% | 73.7% |
| e3 | 11 | 3.0% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.7% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Vavra usually continues Bg5 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vavra usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Vavra usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vavra usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Vavra usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Vavra usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 64 | 44.1% | 49.2% |
| c5 | 60 | 41.4% | 49.2% |
| c6 | 14 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 69 | 51.5% | 55.1% |
| e6 | 49 | 36.6% | 56.1% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
Pavel Vavra's chess games
All 719 games by Pavel Vavra in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 281 wins, 231 draws, 207 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 81 | 40/21/20 | 49.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/3/9 | 53.8% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| D00 | London System | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 59 | 17/25/17 | 28.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 36 | 13/9/14 | 36.1% |
| A40 | English Defense | 31 | 21/3/7 | 67.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 7/8/14 | 24.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Viktor Gavrikov | 2,552 | BL2-Ost 0405 | B86 |
| May 2012 | Jan Votava | 2,538 | ch-CZE | C18 |
| Feb 2019 | Igor Stohl | 2,500 | chT-CZE 1819 | A45 |
| Jan 2010 | Henrik Danielsen | 2,495 | Marianske Lazne GM | D00 |
| Dec 2008 | Bartlomiej Heberla | 2,485 | 10th Litomysl Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2017 | 30 | 16 | 2,319 |
| ch-CZE | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 2,353 |
| Prague Rejfir Memorial | 2010 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,456 |
| chT-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
| Pardubice Open A | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| chT-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,457 |
| Olomouc Ave Kontakt Cup | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
| Brno DS IM | 2006 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Vavra's chess games?
719 games by Pavel Vavra, from Apr 2003 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 Vavra has played.
What does Pavel Vavra play on the first move as White?
Across 371 games with White in our database, Pavel Vavra opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Vavra answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Pavel Vavra play as White?
As White, Pavel Vavra's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (81 games, 49.4% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 371 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Vavra play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Vavra most often plays: Slav Defense (59 games, 28.8% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 36.1% win rate); English Defense (31 games, 67.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 348 games.
What is Pavel Vavra's FIDE rating?
Pavel Vavra is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,314 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Pavel Vavra played?
Our database contains 719 games by Pavel Vavra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 281 wins, 231 draws, 207 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Vavra?
719 games by Pavel Vavra 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.