Prepare against Pavel Zak
Czechia · World #30,033 classical · FIDE ID 331538
When preparing against Pavel Zak, expect 1.Nf3 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 71 games by Pavel Zak, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Zak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Zak 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 | 1,985 | 2,085 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 2,068 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,064 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 19 | 28 | 24 | 26.8% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Zak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Zak's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 22 | 84.6% | 52.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zak usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Zak usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Zak usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
Pavel Zak's chess games
All 71 games by Pavel Zak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 19 wins, 28 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Olga Sikorova | 2,190 | chT-CZE 2F 1718 | A20 |
| Dec 2011 | Antonin Neoral | 2,150 | chT2F-CZE 1112 | B01 |
| Jan 2018 | Stanislav Kolar | 2,111 | chT-CZE 2F 1718 | A08 |
| Mar 2008 | Georgis Vlachopulos | 2,045 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | A85 |
| Nov 2007 | Tomas Lipovsky | 2,039 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,066 |
| 29th Klatovy Open B | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,813 |
| chT2F-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,893 |
| Chrudim Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,699 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2,028 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| chT2F-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Zak's chess games?
71 games by Pavel Zak, from Oct 2006 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 Zak has played.
What does Pavel Zak play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Pavel Zak opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Zak answers 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Zak play as White?
As White, Pavel Zak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Zak play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Zak most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Pavel Zak's FIDE rating?
Pavel Zak is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Pavel Zak played?
Our database contains 71 games by Pavel Zak, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 28 draws, 24 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Zak?
71 games by Pavel Zak 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.