Pavel Simacek vs Michal Konopka
GM Pavel Simacek (2373) · IM Michal Konopka (2322)
Pavel Simacek and Michal Konopka have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 1998 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Simacek leads 2 wins to 2, with 8 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Simacek | Draws | Konopka |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simacek with White | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Konopka with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Simacek | Draws | Konopka |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Simacek | Draws | Konopka |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D41 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Michal Konopka | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 |
| Jul 2024 | Michal Konopka | Pavel Simacek | 0-1 | Rat Defense | 35th Czech Open E |
| Oct 2022 | Michal Konopka | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT-CZE 2223 |
| May 2016 | Michal Konopka | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-CZE |
| Apr 2013 | Pavel Simacek | Michal Konopka | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | chT1E-CZE 1213 |
| Dec 2010 | Michal Konopka | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-CZE 1011 |
| Feb 2009 | Pavel Simacek | Michal Konopka | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | ch-CZE |
| Jan 2009 | Michal Konopka | Pavel Simacek | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | chT-CZE 0809 |
| Feb 2006 | Michal Konopka | Pavel Simacek | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-CZE |
| Apr 2003 | Pavel Simacek | Michal Konopka | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-CZE 0203 |
| Jul 1999 | Pavel Simacek | Michal Konopka | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Pardubice KB Open |
| Feb 1998 | Michal Konopka | Pavel Simacek | 1-0 | English Opening | chT-CZE 9798 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Simacek and Michal Konopka?
In 12 recorded games, Pavel Simacek has 2 wins, Michal Konopka has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Pavel Simacek and Michal Konopka played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 1998 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Pavel Simacek and Michal Konopka play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (2 games), followed by the Rat Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.