Prepare against Rostislav Palla
Czechia · World #112,911 classical · FIDE ID 328715
When preparing against Rostislav Palla, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%).
Our database contains 139 games by Rostislav Palla, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rostislav Palla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rostislav Palla 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 | 1,693 | 1,807 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,750 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,836 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 33 | 38 | 68 | 23.7% |
| As White | 62 | 17 | 15 | 30 | 27.4% |
| As Black | 77 | 16 | 23 | 38 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rostislav Palla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rostislav Palla's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 93.5% | 39.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Palla usually continues Nf3 (24.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Palla usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Palla usually continues Qe2 (10.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Palla usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Palla usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Palla usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 82.1% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.9% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 95.7% | 43.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Rostislav Palla's chess games
All 139 games by Rostislav Palla in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 33 wins, 38 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jaroslav Mares | 2,305 | Svetla Open | C43 |
| Jan 1993 | Jaroslav Stodola | 2,230 | Chrudim Open | C01 |
| Jul 2013 | Paulo Bulo | 2,197 | 11th Nachod Open | B75 |
| Jan 2003 | Lech Stanczyk | 2,110 | 9th Nachod Open | B01 |
| Jun 2007 | Jan Framberk | 2,077 | Klatovy Open A | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Nachod Open | 2011 | 18 | 8 | 1,887 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2023 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,545 |
| 11th Nachod Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,819 |
| Usti nad Orlici Open | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,900 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 1,764 |
| Schneider Bohemia Open C | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,832 |
| Chrudim Open | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,220 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,675 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rostislav Palla's chess games?
139 games by Rostislav Palla, from Oct 2005 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 Rostislav Palla has played.
What does Rostislav Palla play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Rostislav Palla opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rostislav Palla answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Rostislav Palla play as White?
As White, Rostislav Palla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rostislav Palla play as Black?
As Black, Rostislav Palla most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Rostislav Palla's FIDE rating?
Rostislav Palla is currently rated 1,693 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Rostislav Palla played?
Our database contains 139 games by Rostislav Palla, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 38 draws, 68 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rostislav Palla?
139 games by Rostislav Palla 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.