Prepare against Pavel Zpevak
IM · Czechia · World #5,307 classical · FIDE ID 300586
When preparing against Pavel Zpevak, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 923 games by Pavel Zpevak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Zpevak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Zpevak 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 | 2,265 | 2,423 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,440 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,211 | 2,420 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 923 | 311 | 459 | 153 | 33.7% |
| As White | 462 | 175 | 233 | 54 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 461 | 136 | 226 | 99 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Zpevak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Zpevak's side.
First moves as White (462 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 366 | 79.2% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 81 | 17.5% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Zpevak usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Zpevak usually continues c4 (68.5% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Zpevak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zpevak usually continues g3 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Zpevak usually continues g3 (44.1% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Zpevak usually continues g3 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 227 | 95.4% | 54.6% |
| c6 | 10 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 137 | 96.5% | 54.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Pavel Zpevak's chess games
All 923 games by Pavel Zpevak 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: 311 wins, 459 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 69 | 34/31/4 | 49.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 44 | 23/20/1 | 52.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 14/16/8 | 36.8% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 10/17/4 | 32.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 30 | 12/17/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 9/17/3 | 31.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 27 | 8/15/4 | 29.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 10/15/1 | 38.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 11/13/0 | 45.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 162 | 45/88/29 | 27.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 8/18/7 | 24.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/12/3 | 42.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 8/10/0 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 2/9/5 | 12.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Yuri Vovk | 2,588 | chT-SVK 1314 | A17 |
| Jul 2012 | Tamir Nabaty | 2,582 | 23rd Pardubice Open Rapid | D00 |
| Jul 2015 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,571 | 26th Pardubice Open Rapid | E07 |
| Jul 2015 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,565 | 26th Pardubice Open Rapid | A71 |
| Jul 2017 | Peter Michalik | 2,557 | 28th Pardubice Open Rapid | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2023 | 174 | 119 | 2,311 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 20 | 10 | 2,302 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 2,304 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2007 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,450 |
| Bundesliga 2017-18 | 2018 | 15 | 5 | 2,268 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 9 | 2,277 |
| chT2e-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,457 |
| chT1E-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,426 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Zpevak's chess games?
923 games by Pavel Zpevak, 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 Zpevak has played.
What does Pavel Zpevak play on the first move as White?
Across 462 games with White in our database, Pavel Zpevak opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Zpevak answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Pavel Zpevak play as White?
As White, Pavel Zpevak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (69 games, 49.3% win rate); Slav Defense (44 games, 52.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (38 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 462 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Zpevak play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Zpevak most often plays: Sicilian (162 games, 27.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 461 games.
What is Pavel Zpevak's FIDE rating?
Pavel Zpevak is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,211 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Pavel Zpevak played?
Our database contains 923 games by Pavel Zpevak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 311 wins, 459 draws, 153 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Zpevak?
923 games by Pavel Zpevak 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.