Prepare against Roman Prymula
FM · Czechia · World #9,592 classical · FIDE ID 301574
When preparing against Roman Prymula, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 256 games by Roman Prymula, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roman Prymula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Prymula 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 | 2,176 | 2,315 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,165 | 2,165 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 78 | 90 | 88 | 30.5% |
| As White | 135 | 49 | 46 | 40 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 121 | 29 | 44 | 48 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Prymula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Prymula's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 96.3% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Prymula usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Prymula usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Prymula usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Prymula usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 97.0% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 60.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 36.7% | 22.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Roman Prymula's chess games
All 256 games by Roman Prymula in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 78 wins, 90 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 38 | 16/10/12 | 42.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 22 | 5/11/6 | 22.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/11/9 | 35.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Vladimir Petrienko | 2,450 | Pardubice Open | A80 |
| Feb 2004 | David Gross | 2,406 | chT-CZE 0304 | A45 |
| Aug 1988 | Tadeusz Juroszek | 2,405 | Slupsk Open | D03 |
| Jan 1988 | Vladimir Tichy | 2,380 | Hradec Kralove | A04 |
| Jan 1997 | Petr Kucera | 2,365 | chT2-CZE 9798 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1W-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 7 | 2,441 |
| chT-CZE 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,334 |
| Pardubice Open | 1994 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,345 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| chT-CZE 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| Chrudim Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,163 |
| Hradec Kralove | 1988 | 9 | 3 | 2,255 |
| chT2-CZE 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,396 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Prymula's chess games?
256 games by Roman Prymula, from Apr 2003 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 Roman Prymula has played.
What does Roman Prymula play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Roman Prymula opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Prymula answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Roman Prymula play as White?
As White, Roman Prymula's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Torre Attack (22 games, 22.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Prymula play as Black?
As Black, Roman Prymula most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Roman Prymula's FIDE rating?
Roman Prymula is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,165 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Roman Prymula played?
Our database contains 256 games by Roman Prymula, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 90 draws, 88 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Prymula?
256 games by Roman Prymula 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.