Prepare against David Havlik
Czechia · World #71,893 classical · FIDE ID 23751525
When preparing against David Havlik, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 50 games by David Havlik, covering Feb 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find David Havlik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Havlik 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 | 1,817 | 1,852 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,799 | 1,799 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,822 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 23 | 7 | 19 | 46.0% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 52.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 278 rated games against 214 different opponents, across 42 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 172 | 77 | 34 | 61 | 44.8% | 1,646 | 1,654 | 17 |
| Rapid | 44 | 25 | 5 | 14 | 56.8% | 1,568 | 1,663 | 7 |
| Blitz | 62 | 25 | 10 | 27 | 40.3% | 1,819 | 1,792 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 133 | 42 | 23 | 68 | 31.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 109 | 64 | 18 | 27 | 58.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 25 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 1,779 | 1,800 |
| 2025 | 50 | 22 | 8 | 20 | 1,794 | 1,810 |
| 2024 | 129 | 60 | 16 | 53 | 1,672 | 1,676 |
| 2023 | 57 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 1,465 | 1,502 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1,313 | 913 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Havlik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Havlik's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 72.0% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 24.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c6 (28% of these games) — Havlik usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Havlik usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Havlik usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Havlik usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Havlik usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Havlik usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 66.7% | 70.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
David Havlik's chess games
All 50 games by David Havlik in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - Nov 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: 23 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jindrich Novak | 1,973 | Ricany Open A 2026 | C41 |
| Jun 2024 | Daniel Svoboda | 1,922 | 19th Prague Golden Open | B22 |
| Aug 2026 | Vladimir Rajnys | 1,912 | Ricany Open A 2026 | B01 |
| Mar 2026 | Filip Martinek | 1,824 | Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U14 | B40 |
| Oct 2026 | Stepan Kroulik | 1,789 | Mistrovství Čech mládeže 2026 | U14 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U12 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,681 |
| Mistrovství Čech mládeže 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,846 |
| 19th Prague Golden U20 Rapid Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,679 |
| Ricany Open A 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,928 |
| 19th Prague Golden Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U14 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,653 |
| chT-CZE U12 | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 942 |
| 31st Klatovy Open A 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,591 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Havlik's chess games?
50 games by David Havlik, from Feb 2023 to Nov 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 David Havlik has played.
What does David Havlik play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, David Havlik opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Havlik answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does David Havlik play as White?
As White, David Havlik's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Havlik play as Black?
As Black, David Havlik most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is David Havlik's FIDE rating?
David Havlik is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,799 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Oct 2026).
How many games has David Havlik played?
Our database contains 50 games by David Havlik, covering Feb 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Havlik?
50 games by David Havlik 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.