Prepare against Ales Sedivy
Czechia · World #39,779 classical · FIDE ID 323730
When preparing against Ales Sedivy, expect 1.f4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 13.0% over 23 games.
Our database contains 62 games by Ales Sedivy, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ales Sedivy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ales Sedivy before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,936 | 1,978 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 8 | 37 | 17 | 12.9% |
| As White | 38 | 3 | 23 | 12 | 7.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ales Sedivy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ales Sedivy's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 23 | 60.5% | 34.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 31.6% | 45.8% |
| b4 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 61% of White games, 34.8% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues b3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
Ales Sedivy's chess games
All 62 games by Ales Sedivy in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 8 wins, 37 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 23 | 3/10/10 | 13.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Milan Petras | 2,119 | chT2V-CZE 0203 | A03 |
| Jan 2003 | Jaroslav Danes | 2,107 | chT2V-CZE 0203 | A02 |
| Jan 2006 | Bedrich Fiedler | 2,094 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | A09 |
| Nov 2016 | Adam Spirek | 2,045 | chT2B-CZE 1617 | C05 |
| Oct 2016 | Zdenek Krtous | 2,036 | chT2B-CZE 1617 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Open | 1974 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| chT2B-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,923 |
| chT2V-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 2,092 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,735 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,982 |
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ales Sedivy's chess games?
62 games by Ales Sedivy, from May 2010 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ales Sedivy has played.
What does Ales Sedivy play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Ales Sedivy opens with 1.f4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.b4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ales Sedivy answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Ales Sedivy play as White?
As White, Ales Sedivy's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (23 games, 13.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ales Sedivy play as Black?
As Black, Ales Sedivy most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ales Sedivy's FIDE rating?
Ales Sedivy is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Ales Sedivy played?
Our database contains 62 games by Ales Sedivy, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 37 draws, 17 losses (12.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ales Sedivy?
62 games by Ales Sedivy reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.