Prepare against Pavel Vitak
Czechia · World #11,480 classical · FIDE ID 317870
When preparing against Pavel Vitak, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 271 games by Pavel Vitak, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Vitak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Vitak 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 | 2,148 | 2,267 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,114 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 101 | 99 | 71 | 37.3% |
| As White | 141 | 53 | 58 | 30 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 130 | 48 | 41 | 41 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Vitak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Vitak's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 58.2% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 53 | 37.6% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vitak usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Vitak usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vitak usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Vitak usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Vitak usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Vitak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 29 | 48.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 24 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 89.8% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Pavel Vitak's chess games
All 271 games by Pavel Vitak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Sep 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: 101 wins, 99 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 9/10/8 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Ladislav Langner | 2,366 | chT2F-CZE 1516 | B09 |
| Aug 2009 | Alexander Bagrationi | 2,366 | Tabor Open | B41 |
| Feb 2023 | Radomir Caletka | 2,303 | chT2F-CZE 2223 | E84 |
| Nov 2019 | Ondrej Svanda | 2,268 | chT1E-CZE 1920 | B42 |
| Feb 2019 | Josef Mudrak | 2,243 | chT-CZE 2E 1819 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2000 | 18 | 11 | 2,273 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,295 |
| chT2F-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| Tabor Open | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| chT2J-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,109 |
| chT2F-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,314 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Vitak's chess games?
271 games by Pavel Vitak, from Jul 2003 to Sep 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 Vitak has played.
What does Pavel Vitak play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Pavel Vitak opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Vitak answers 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Pavel Vitak play as White?
As White, Pavel Vitak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Vitak play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Vitak most often plays: Pirc Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Pavel Vitak's FIDE rating?
Pavel Vitak is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Pavel Vitak played?
Our database contains 271 games by Pavel Vitak, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 99 draws, 71 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Vitak?
271 games by Pavel Vitak 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.