Prepare against Anatolij Fales
Czechia · World #39,311 classical · FIDE ID 318558
When preparing against Anatolij Fales, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 56 games by Anatolij Fales, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anatolij Fales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anatolij Fales 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 | 1,938 | 2,071 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 19 | 7 | 30 | 33.9% |
| As White | 34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anatolij Fales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anatolij Fales's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 44.1% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 35.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Fales usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Fales usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Fales usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Fales usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Fales usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Fales usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Anatolij Fales's chess games
All 56 games by Anatolij Fales in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Mario Kriz | 2,190 | Liberec Open | B84 |
| Oct 2003 | Kristaps Kalnins | 2,188 | Liberec Open | B38 |
| Aug 2003 | Stanislav Cifka | 2,160 | 9th Plzen Open A | D36 |
| Aug 2003 | Hugues Huisman | 2,135 | 9th Plzen Open A | B26 |
| Aug 2003 | Pavel Postupa | 2,132 | 9th Plzen Open A | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2002 | 18 | 7 | 1,946 |
| Liberec Open | 2007 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,075 |
| 9th Plzen Open A | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
| 11th Liberec Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| ch-Flint MI class-DE | 1993 | 5 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anatolij Fales's chess games?
56 games by Anatolij Fales, from Oct 2003 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 Anatolij Fales has played.
What does Anatolij Fales play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Anatolij Fales opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anatolij Fales answers 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Anatolij Fales play as White?
As White, Anatolij Fales's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anatolij Fales play as Black?
As Black, Anatolij Fales most often plays: Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Anatolij Fales's FIDE rating?
Anatolij Fales is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Anatolij Fales played?
Our database contains 56 games by Anatolij Fales, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anatolij Fales?
56 games by Anatolij Fales 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.