Petr Velicka vs Pavel Simacek
GM Petr Velicka (2350) · GM Pavel Simacek (2373)
Petr Velicka and Pavel Simacek have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2003 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Velicka leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Velicka | Draws | Simacek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velicka with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Simacek with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Velicka | Draws | Simacek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Velicka | Draws | Simacek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Petr Velicka | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5th Gambit Closed Tournament |
| Mar 2026 | Pavel Simacek | Petr Velicka | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 4th Gambit GM Closed 2026 |
| Aug 2025 | Petr Velicka | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess Slovak Open |
| Feb 2019 | Pavel Simacek | Petr Velicka | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | chT-CZE 1819 |
| May 2018 | Pavel Simacek | Petr Velicka | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-CZE |
| Nov 2017 | Petr Velicka | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-CZE 1718 |
| Oct 2017 | Petr Velicka | Pavel Simacek | 0-1 | Philidor | Banicky Kahanec GM |
| May 2017 | Petr Velicka | Pavel Simacek | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-CZE |
| Aug 2013 | Pavel Simacek | Petr Velicka | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 25th Jirasek Memorial |
| Feb 2009 | Petr Velicka | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-CZE |
| Dec 2006 | Petr Velicka | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT-CZE 0607 |
| Dec 2003 | Pavel Simacek | Petr Velicka | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | chT-CZE 0304 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Petr Velicka and Pavel Simacek?
In 12 recorded games, Petr Velicka has 1 wins, Pavel Simacek has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Petr Velicka and Pavel Simacek played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2003 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Petr Velicka and Pavel Simacek play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.