Petr Velicka vs Pavel Simacek
GM Petr Velicka (2333) · GM Pavel Simacek (2387)
Petr Velicka and Pavel Simacek have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2003 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Velicka leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (29% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 29 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Velicka | Draws | Simacek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velicka with White | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Simacek with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Velicka | Draws | Simacek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Velicka | Draws | Simacek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Petr Velicka | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6th Gambit Closed Tournament |
| Sep 2026 | Petr Velicka | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz |
| Jun 2026 | Petr Velicka | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5th Gambit GM Closed 2026 |
| 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 14 recorded games, Petr Velicka has 1 wins, Pavel Simacek has 3 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Petr Velicka and Pavel Simacek played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Dec 2003 to Sep 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 Caro-Kann: Classical (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.