Pavel Simacek vs Robert Cvek
GM Pavel Simacek (2373) · GM Robert Cvek (2379)
Pavel Simacek and Robert Cvek have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Simacek leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 18 draws (28% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Simacek | Draws | Cvek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simacek with White | 15 | 2 | 10 | 3 |
| Cvek with White | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Simacek | Draws | Cvek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 25 | 2 | 18 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Simacek | Draws | Cvek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A53 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5th Gambit Closed Tournament |
| Jun 2025 | R Cvek | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 2nd Gambit GM Closed |
| Mar 2020 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | chT1E-CZE 1920 |
| Nov 2017 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-CZE 1718 |
| May 2017 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-CZE |
| Feb 2013 | Robert Cvek | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | chT1E-CZE 1213 |
| Jul 2012 | Robert Cvek | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 23rd Pardubice Czech Open A |
| Jan 2012 | Robert Cvek | Pavel Simacek | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | chT-CZE 1E 1112 |
| Jun 2009 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Hustopece Open |
| Feb 2009 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-CZE |
| Feb 2007 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-CZE |
| Sep 2006 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Havlickuv Brod Vysocina Open A |
| Sep 2006 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | 25th Mitropa Cup |
| Feb 2006 | Robert Cvek | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-CZE |
| Sep 2004 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Havlickuv Brod Vysocina Open |
| Dec 2001 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Prerov Friendship GM |
| Aug 2001 | Robert Cvek | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | Schneider Bohemia Open |
| Apr 2001 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-CZE 0001 |
| Jan 1999 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 0-1 | Vienna Game | ch-CZE U18/20 |
| Jan 1996 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 0-1 | Sicilian | Mladi Open |
| Jan 1995 | Robert Cvek | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | ch-CZE |
| Jan 1995 | Robert Cvek | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Plzen Open U18 |
| Jan 1995 | Robert Cvek | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Old Indian | Wch U16 |
| Jan 1994 | Robert Cvek | Pavel Simacek | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-CZE U16 |
| Jan 1993 | Pavel Simacek | Robert Cvek | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-CZE U14 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Simacek and Robert Cvek?
In 25 recorded games, Pavel Simacek has 2 wins, Robert Cvek has 5 wins, and they have drawn 18 times.
How many times have Pavel Simacek and Robert Cvek played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Pavel Simacek and Robert Cvek play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.