Prepare against Vladimir Pala
FM · Czechia · World #14,328 classical · FIDE ID 301531
Our database contains 181 games by Vladimir Pala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Pala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Pala 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 | 2,112 | 2,345 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 34 | 116 | 31 | 18.8% |
| As White | 86 | 20 | 52 | 14 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 95 | 14 | 64 | 17 | 14.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Pala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Pala's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 51 | 59.3% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 35 | 40.7% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Pala usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pala usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Pala usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Pala usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pala usually continues Nc3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pala usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 48.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 22 | 39.3% | 56.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.7% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 68.2% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Pala's chess games
All 181 games by Vladimir Pala 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: 34 wins, 116 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 1/11/0 | 8.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 32 | 6/23/3 | 18.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Alexey Pugachov | 2,385 | Mlada Boleslav Open | E73 |
| Jan 1981 | Zbigniew Jasnikowski | 2,380 | 8th Ostrava | C16 |
| Jan 1992 | Vladimir Vodicka | 2,355 | Mlada Boleslav Open | C02 |
| Jan 2006 | Stepan Zilka | 2,345 | chT2e-CZE 0506 | D02 |
| Feb 2018 | Petr Bazant | 2,320 | chT1E-CZE 1718 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2E-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,292 |
| chT2e-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,390 |
| ch-CSR U18 | 1979 | 11 | 7 | – |
| ch-CZE | 1993 | 11 | 5 | 2,251 |
| chT2F-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,247 |
| 8th Ostrava | 1981 | 11 | 7 | 2,402 |
| chT2F-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,074 |
| chT1E-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Pala's chess games?
181 games by Vladimir Pala, 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 Vladimir Pala has played.
What does Vladimir Pala play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Vladimir Pala opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.c4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Pala answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Pala play as White?
As White, Vladimir Pala's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Pala play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Pala most often plays: Modern Defense (32 games, 18.8% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Vladimir Pala's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Pala is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Vladimir Pala played?
Our database contains 181 games by Vladimir Pala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 116 draws, 31 losses (18.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Pala?
181 games by Vladimir Pala 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.