Prepare against Pavel Vodicka
Czechia · World #31,548 classical · FIDE ID 304344
Our database contains 132 games by Pavel Vodicka, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Vodicka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Vodicka 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 | 1,976 | 2,118 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 2,060 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 2,006 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 34 | 47 | 51 | 25.8% |
| As White | 69 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 63 | 13 | 25 | 25 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Vodicka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Vodicka's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 79.7% | 44.5% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 20.3% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 44.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Vodicka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vodicka usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Vodicka usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vodicka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Vodicka usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Vodicka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 68.6% | 35.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 22.9% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 60.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Pavel Vodicka's chess games
All 132 games by Pavel Vodicka in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 34 wins, 47 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Jan Michalek | 2,276 | ch-EUR Seniors 50 | B22 |
| Jan 1993 | Vladimir Hadraba | 2,275 | Pardubice Iwex Cup | E92 |
| Jul 2023 | Ondrej Nytra | 2,168 | 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | B32 |
| Sep 2007 | Sasa Jevtic | 2,162 | 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | D52 |
| Oct 2010 | Josef Purnoch | 2,127 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,996 |
| 8th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,065 |
| 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,114 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| chT2D-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,906 |
| ch-EUR Seniors 50 | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Vodicka's chess games?
132 games by Pavel Vodicka, from Jan 2008 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 Vodicka has played.
What does Pavel Vodicka play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Pavel Vodicka opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Vodicka answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Pavel Vodicka play as White?
As White, Pavel Vodicka's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Vodicka play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Vodicka most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Pavel Vodicka's FIDE rating?
Pavel Vodicka is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Pavel Vodicka played?
Our database contains 132 games by Pavel Vodicka, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 47 draws, 51 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Vodicka?
132 games by Pavel Vodicka 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.