Prepare against Petr Pavlicek
Czechia · World #65,415 classical · FIDE ID 325163
When preparing against Petr Pavlicek, expect 1.c4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 365 games by Petr Pavlicek, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petr Pavlicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Pavlicek 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 | 1,836 | 2,187 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,014 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 365 | 106 | 120 | 139 | 29.0% |
| As White | 188 | 67 | 59 | 62 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 177 | 39 | 61 | 77 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Pavlicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Pavlicek's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 67 | 35.6% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 55 | 29.3% | 38.2% |
| d4 | 41 | 21.8% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 13.3% | 62.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Pavlicek usually continues Nc3 (63.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Pavlicek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pavlicek usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 38.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pavlicek usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pavlicek usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Pavlicek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 59.8% | 39.4% |
| e5 | 23 | 26.4% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 80.0% | 39.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 20.0% | 40.9% |
Petr Pavlicek's chess games
All 365 games by Petr Pavlicek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 106 wins, 120 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 19 | 3/10/6 | 15.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 7/5/14 | 26.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 4/4/15 | 17.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 1/8/5 | 7.1% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Sergey Domogaev | 2,395 | 28th Pardubice Open Rapid | D90 |
| Jul 2013 | Jindrich Zapletal | 2,154 | Tabor Open | D74 |
| Nov 2017 | Dalibor Cip | 2,153 | 7th Brno Open | A36 |
| Jun 2013 | Zdenek Janda | 2,145 | 8th Teplice Open | A27 |
| Jan 1995 | Zdenek Adamek | 2,135 | ch-CZE Czechia | B58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 51 | 27 | 1,950 |
| Ricany Open A | 2018 | 45 | 22 | 1,897 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 18 | 8 | 1,925 |
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,942 |
| 10th Teplice Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,895 |
| 45th Vsetin Open | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,751 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,002 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Pavlicek's chess games?
365 games by Petr Pavlicek, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Petr Pavlicek has played.
What does Petr Pavlicek play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Petr Pavlicek opens with 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Pavlicek answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Petr Pavlicek play as White?
As White, Petr Pavlicek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 15.8% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Pavlicek play as Black?
As Black, Petr Pavlicek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Petr Pavlicek's FIDE rating?
Petr Pavlicek is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Petr Pavlicek played?
Our database contains 365 games by Petr Pavlicek, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 120 draws, 139 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Pavlicek?
365 games by Petr Pavlicek 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.