Prepare against David Trcalek
Czechia · World #59,808 classical · FIDE ID 359190
Our database contains 30 games by David Trcalek, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Trcalek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Trcalek 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 | 1,856 | 1,871 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,883 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,832 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 20.0% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Trcalek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Trcalek's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 29.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 29.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Trcalek usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Trcalek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Trcalek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Trcalek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Trcalek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
David Trcalek's chess games
All 30 games by David Trcalek in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 6 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Miroslav Benes | 2,024 | Stare Mesto Open | B38 |
| Nov 2022 | Zdenka Vranova | 1,971 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | C41 |
| Jan 2023 | Zbynek Pys | 1,915 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | B38 |
| Aug 2019 | Matyas Paseka | 1,898 | Stare Mesto Open | B78 |
| Jul 2015 | Petr Mieres | 1,850 | 40th Vsetin Open | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,854 |
| 40th Vsetin Open | 2015 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,606 |
| Znojemská Rotunda Open 2026 | Open A | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,714 |
| Czech Open 2026 | G 1 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Trcalek's chess games?
30 games by David Trcalek, from Nov 2014 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 David Trcalek has played.
What does David Trcalek play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, David Trcalek opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Trcalek answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Trcalek play as White?
As White, David Trcalek's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Trcalek play as Black?
As Black, David Trcalek most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 11 games.
What is David Trcalek's FIDE rating?
David Trcalek is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Jul 2024).
How many games has David Trcalek played?
Our database contains 30 games by David Trcalek, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Trcalek?
30 games by David Trcalek 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.