Prepare against Pavel Zabystrzan
FM · Czechia · World #17,526 classical · FIDE ID 301337
Our database contains 681 games by Pavel Zabystrzan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Zabystrzan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Zabystrzan 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 | 2,079 | 2,343 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,262 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,161 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 681 | 205 | 374 | 102 | 30.1% |
| As White | 342 | 128 | 181 | 33 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 339 | 77 | 193 | 69 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Zabystrzan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Zabystrzan's side.
First moves as White (342 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 317 | 92.7% | 64.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 93% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Zabystrzan usually continues g3 (70.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Zabystrzan usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Zabystrzan usually continues g3 (69.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zabystrzan usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zabystrzan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Zabystrzan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 97 | 53.6% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 60 | 33.1% | 48.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 5.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 4.4% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.7% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 92.2% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Pavel Zabystrzan's chess games
All 681 games by Pavel Zabystrzan 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: 205 wins, 374 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 84 | 44/32/8 | 52.4% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 44 | 17/25/2 | 38.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 34 | 13/18/3 | 38.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 32 | 9/19/4 | 28.1% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 21 | 4/13/4 | 19.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/12/1 | 31.6% |
| D94 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 0/10/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 58 | 15/27/16 | 25.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 30 | 4/20/6 | 13.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 9/12/5 | 34.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 25 | 9/15/1 | 36.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 23 | 6/14/3 | 26.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 1/9/3 | 7.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Vitezslav Rasik | 2,502 | chT1E-CZE 1011 | E63 |
| Feb 2012 | Jan Krejci | 2,489 | chT-CZE 1E 1112 | A04 |
| Jan 1998 | Veniamen Shtyrenkov | 2,460 | Trinec Open 9798 | A57 |
| Dec 1992 | Pavel Freisler | 2,415 | chT-CZE 9293 | A05 |
| Jan 2006 | Marcin Walach | 2,383 | 3rd Orlova Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2017 | 93 | 57 | 2,235 |
| Karvina Hornicky Kahanec-08 | 1985 | 13 | 6 | 2,270 |
| chT1E-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,285 |
| chT-CZE 1E 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,344 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,210 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| chT1E-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,366 |
| chT-CZE 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 4 | 2,274 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jaroslav Olsar (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Zabystrzan's chess games?
681 games by Pavel Zabystrzan, 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 Zabystrzan has played.
What does Pavel Zabystrzan play on the first move as White?
Across 342 games with White in our database, Pavel Zabystrzan opens with 1.Nf3 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Zabystrzan answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Pavel Zabystrzan play as White?
As White, Pavel Zabystrzan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (84 games, 52.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Slav Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 342 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Zabystrzan play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Zabystrzan most often plays: Benoni Defense (58 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 13.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 339 games.
What is Pavel Zabystrzan's FIDE rating?
Pavel Zabystrzan is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Pavel Zabystrzan played?
Our database contains 681 games by Pavel Zabystrzan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 205 wins, 374 draws, 102 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Zabystrzan?
681 games by Pavel Zabystrzan 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.