Prepare against Pavel Zemen
Czechia · World #44,549 classical · FIDE ID 387410
When preparing against Pavel Zemen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 44 games by Pavel Zemen, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Zemen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Zemen 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 | 1,915 | 1,931 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,867 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 1,859 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 31.8% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Zemen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Zemen's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Zemen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zemen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Zemen usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Pavel Zemen's chess games
All 44 games by Pavel Zemen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Tobias Pressler | 1,971 | ch-CZE Amateur | B01 |
| May 2023 | Otto Hurtak | 1,953 | ch-CZE Amateur | B28 |
| Aug 2022 | Tomas Vavrinec | 1,911 | 20th Ricany Open | E62 |
| Aug 2022 | Stefan Koper | 1,823 | 20th Ricany Open | B12 |
| Sep 2023 | David Osipyan | 1,555 | Ricany Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,574 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,870 |
| ch-CZE Amateur | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,954 |
| ch-Mlada Boleslav Region U14 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,336 |
| ch-Mlada Boleslav Region | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,312 |
| ch-Mlada Boleslav Region U20 | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 844 |
| chT1W-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,855 |
| 35th Czech Open E | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Zemen's chess games?
44 games by Pavel Zemen, from Oct 2015 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 Zemen has played.
What does Pavel Zemen play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Pavel Zemen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Zemen answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Pavel Zemen play as White?
As White, Pavel Zemen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Zemen play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Zemen most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Pavel Zemen's FIDE rating?
Pavel Zemen is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Pavel Zemen played?
Our database contains 44 games by Pavel Zemen, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Zemen?
44 games by Pavel Zemen 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.