Prepare against Bretislav Dalecky
Czechia · World #26,388 classical · FIDE ID 309222
When preparing against Bretislav Dalecky, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 155 games by Bretislav Dalecky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bretislav Dalecky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bretislav Dalecky 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 | 2,008 | 2,167 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,070 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,055 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 66 | 27 | 62 | 42.6% |
| As White | 77 | 31 | 17 | 29 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 78 | 35 | 10 | 33 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bretislav Dalecky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bretislav Dalecky's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 96.1% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Dalecky usually continues Nf3 (21.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Dalecky usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Dalecky usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Dalecky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 64.9% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 13 | 35.1% | 65.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 86.4% | 65.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
Bretislav Dalecky's chess games
All 155 games by Bretislav Dalecky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 66 wins, 27 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Pavel Votruba | 2,340 | chT2-CZE 9697 | C10 |
| Feb 2010 | Yrij Vorobyov | 2,259 | Novy Bor Open | B06 |
| Feb 2000 | Cliff Wichmann | 2,251 | 5th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | B22 |
| Jan 1997 | Jiri Plesek | 2,195 | chT2-CZE 9697 | D05 |
| Jan 1995 | Miloslav Jacek | 2,190 | Mlada Boleslav Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novy Bor Open | 2011 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,127 |
| Rumburk Open | 2006 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,111 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
| chT1a-CZE | 1995 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,060 |
| chT2-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,164 |
| chT2a-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 7 | 2,325 |
| Mlada Boleslav ATMOS Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bretislav Dalecky's chess games?
155 games by Bretislav Dalecky, from Apr 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 Bretislav Dalecky has played.
What does Bretislav Dalecky play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Bretislav Dalecky opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bretislav Dalecky answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Bretislav Dalecky play as White?
As White, Bretislav Dalecky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bretislav Dalecky play as Black?
As Black, Bretislav Dalecky most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Bretislav Dalecky's FIDE rating?
Bretislav Dalecky is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Bretislav Dalecky played?
Our database contains 155 games by Bretislav Dalecky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 27 draws, 62 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bretislav Dalecky?
155 games by Bretislav Dalecky 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.