Prepare against Vaclav Paulus
Czechia · World #13,311 classical · FIDE ID 383970
When preparing against Vaclav Paulus, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%).
Our database contains 189 games by Vaclav Paulus, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Paulus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Paulus 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 | 2,124 | 2,198 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,224 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,107 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 85 | 34 | 70 | 45.0% |
| As White | 98 | 45 | 21 | 32 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 91 | 40 | 13 | 38 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Paulus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Paulus's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 75.5% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 19 | 19.4% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Paulus usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Paulus usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Paulus usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Paulus usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Paulus usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Paulus usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 92.9% | 60.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 96.7% | 43.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Vaclav Paulus's chess games
All 189 games by Vaclav Paulus in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 85 wins, 34 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Bronislav Vymazal | 2,346 | chT-CZE 2223 | B51 |
| May 2022 | Martin Horak | 2,343 | ch-CZE | B23 |
| Nov 2021 | Tomas Studnicka | 2,342 | chT-CZE 2122 | A48 |
| Dec 2022 | Pavel Jirovsky | 2,296 | chT2C-CZE 2223 | A46 |
| Dec 2021 | Jindrich Kuba | 2,288 | chT-CZE 2122 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usti nad Labem Chlumecky Blitz Open | 2024 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,104 |
| Usti nad Labem Blitz Open | 2023 | 14 | 10 | 2,013 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 1,990 |
| chT-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,371 |
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,012 |
| ch-CZE | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,980 |
| Usti nad Labem Chlumecky Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Paulus's chess games?
189 games by Vaclav Paulus, from Aug 2014 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 Paulus has played.
What does Vaclav Paulus play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Vaclav Paulus opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Paulus answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Paulus play as White?
As White, Vaclav Paulus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Paulus play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Paulus most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Vaclav Paulus's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Paulus is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Vaclav Paulus played?
Our database contains 189 games by Vaclav Paulus, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 34 draws, 70 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Paulus?
189 games by Vaclav Paulus 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.