Prepare against Vaclav Pacl
FM · Czechia · World #26,387 classical · FIDE ID 302031
Our database contains 701 games by Vaclav Pacl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Pacl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Pacl 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 | 2,008 | 2,297 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 2,199 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 2,102 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 701 | 177 | 304 | 220 | 25.2% |
| As White | 350 | 94 | 158 | 98 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 351 | 83 | 146 | 122 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Pacl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Pacl's side.
First moves as White (350 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 199 | 56.9% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 102 | 29.1% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 45 | 12.9% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Pacl usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pacl usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pacl usually continues d4 (39.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Pacl usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pacl usually continues e3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Pacl usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 26.4% | 47.8% |
| c6 | 42 | 24.1% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 40 | 23.0% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 21 | 12.1% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 18 | 10.3% | 63.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 46.3% | 42.0% |
| e6 | 20 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 16.8% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 8 | 8.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.3% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
Vaclav Pacl's chess games
All 701 games by Vaclav Pacl 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: 177 wins, 304 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 44 | 13/21/10 | 29.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 26 | 7/10/9 | 26.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 6/11/8 | 24.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 22 | 2/13/7 | 9.1% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D04 | Colle System | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 46 | 14/16/16 | 30.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 33 | 7/15/11 | 21.2% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 29 | 5/11/13 | 17.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 3/14/2 | 15.8% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| A96 | English Opening | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1984 | Jan Smejkal | 2,545 | ch-CSR 52 International | D47 |
| Mar 1999 | Josef Pribyl | 2,422 | chT-CZE 9899 | A14 |
| May 2010 | Jiri Lechtynsky | 2,396 | ch-CZE | B26 |
| Jul 1987 | Henryk Sobura | 2,390 | Karvina Hornicky Kahanec-10 | C17 |
| Jul 1987 | Zbigniew Szymczak | 2,390 | Karvina Hornicky Kahanec-10 | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2014 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-CSR Army 13 | 1966 | 17 | 10 | – |
| ch-CSR 52 International | 1984 | 17 | 6 | 2,291 |
| Karvina Open | 2011 | 17 | 9 | 2,118 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2016 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,025 |
| Karvina Hornicky Kahanec-08 | 1985 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,352 |
| Tirnavia C | 1988 | 13 | 7 | 2,346 |
| 19th ch-CZE | 1988 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Pacl's chess games?
701 games by Vaclav Pacl, 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 Vaclav Pacl has played.
What does Vaclav Pacl play on the first move as White?
Across 350 games with White in our database, Vaclav Pacl opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Pacl answers 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Pacl play as White?
As White, Vaclav Pacl's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (44 games, 29.5% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 24.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 350 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Pacl play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Pacl most often plays: Alekhine Defense (46 games, 30.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 17.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 351 games.
What is Vaclav Pacl's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Pacl is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Vaclav Pacl played?
Our database contains 701 games by Vaclav Pacl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 304 draws, 220 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Pacl?
701 games by Vaclav Pacl 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.