Prepare against Vladimir Cvirik
Slovakia · World #90,446 classical · FIDE ID 14908530
When preparing against Vladimir Cvirik, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 169 games by Vladimir Cvirik, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Cvirik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Cvirik 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 | 1,757 | 1,984 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,795 | 1,838 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 38 | 42 | 89 | 22.5% |
| As White | 86 | 16 | 23 | 47 | 18.6% |
| As Black | 83 | 22 | 19 | 42 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Cvirik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Cvirik's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 90.7% | 30.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.3% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 30.8% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Cvirik usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Cvirik usually continues c4 (19.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Cvirik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Cvirik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Cvirik usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 71.7% | 34.8% |
| e5 | 9 | 19.6% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 80.8% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Cvirik's chess games
All 169 games by Vladimir Cvirik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Aug 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: 38 wins, 42 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Jan Struhar | 2,240 | chT3B-SVK 0203 | E63 |
| Mar 2006 | Michal Novotny | 2,213 | chT2B-SVK 0506 | C45 |
| Oct 2020 | Milan Kolesar | 2,177 | Tatry Open | D00 |
| Feb 2007 | Dominik Beres | 2,093 | chT2B-SVK 0607 | D02 |
| Jan 2002 | Peter Spik | 2,075 | chT3B-SVK 0203 | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 1,881 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 2 | 1,741 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,582 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,645 |
| chT2B-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,829 |
| chT2B-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Cvirik's chess games?
169 games by Vladimir Cvirik, from Jul 2003 to Aug 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 Vladimir Cvirik has played.
What does Vladimir Cvirik play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Vladimir Cvirik opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Cvirik answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Cvirik play as White?
As White, Vladimir Cvirik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Cvirik play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Cvirik most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Vladimir Cvirik's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Cvirik is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess and 1,795 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Vladimir Cvirik played?
Our database contains 169 games by Vladimir Cvirik, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 42 draws, 89 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Cvirik?
169 games by Vladimir Cvirik 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.