Czech Grandmaster (1993). Graduated in Law (1994). Czech Champion in 1988, 1990, 1997 and 2000. Vice World Junior Champion in 1985 and twice national Junior Champion.
Best results: Won or shared first at Alteinsteig Open 1989, Kecskemet 1991, New York Open 1995, Brno 1992 and 1993, Andorra 1993, US national Open 1997 and 2000, World Open 2000, American Open 2001, American Open 2004.
A participant in the Olympiads from 1988 till 2000. Peak rating: 2560 in 1998. For the moment, it seems that Pavel is more interested by playing poker than chess.