Prepare against Pavel Zdenek
Czechia · World #50,673 classical · FIDE ID 320102
Our database contains 41 games by Pavel Zdenek, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Zdenek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Zdenek 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 | 1,890 | 1,972 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 41.5% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Zdenek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Zdenek's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 75.0% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 63.3% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Zdenek usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zdenek usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Zdenek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (80% of these games) — Zdenek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zdenek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Pavel Zdenek's chess games
All 41 games by Pavel Zdenek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Jaroslav Hadrava | 2,011 | Ricany Open A | D07 |
| Aug 2008 | Pavel Havrlik | 1,965 | Ricany Open A | E20 |
| Aug 2008 | Vaclav Lexa | 1,937 | Ricany Open A | D85 |
| Jan 2015 | Karel Stufka | 1,841 | chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | D20 |
| Oct 2007 | Zdenek Krtous | 1,711 | ch-CZE U16 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open B | 2007 | 15 | 11 | 1,745 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,590 |
| Ricany Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,970 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,766 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,716 |
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Zdenek's chess games?
41 games by Pavel Zdenek, from Oct 2008 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 Zdenek has played.
What does Pavel Zdenek play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Pavel Zdenek opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Zdenek answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Pavel Zdenek play as White?
As White, Pavel Zdenek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Zdenek play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Zdenek most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Pavel Zdenek's FIDE rating?
Pavel Zdenek is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Pavel Zdenek played?
Our database contains 41 games by Pavel Zdenek, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Zdenek?
41 games by Pavel Zdenek 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.