Prepare against David Vaclavik
Czechia · World #22,926 classical · FIDE ID 335479
Our database contains 93 games by David Vaclavik, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Vaclavik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Vaclavik 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 | 2,033 | 2,069 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,060 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,021 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 30 | 28 | 35 | 32.3% |
| As White | 44 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 49 | 16 | 12 | 21 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Vaclavik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Vaclavik's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 90.9% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vaclavik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Vaclavik usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Vaclavik usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Vaclavik usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vaclavik usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 75.0% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
David Vaclavik's chess games
All 93 games by David Vaclavik in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 30 wins, 28 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Jiri Marek | 2,265 | chT1c-CZE 9495 | C14 |
| Jan 1995 | Jiri Novosak | 2,160 | Ostrava Konik Open | B53 |
| Jan 1995 | Lubomir Machycek | 2,145 | Ostrava Konik Open | B52 |
| Oct 2016 | Pavel Baier | 2,122 | chT-CZE 2F 1617 | B21 |
| Nov 2011 | Karel Zalesky | 2,116 | chT2F-CZE 1112 | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U14 | 1994 | 18 | 12 | – |
| ch-Moravia Open | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,010 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,101 |
| chT1c-CZE 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,315 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,861 |
| ch-Niederbayern MK 49th | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,429 |
| chT2c-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 6 | 1 | 1,899 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 1995 | 6 | 4 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Vaclavik's chess games?
93 games by David Vaclavik, from May 2012 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 David Vaclavik has played.
What does David Vaclavik play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, David Vaclavik opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Vaclavik answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does David Vaclavik play as White?
As White, David Vaclavik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Vaclavik play as Black?
As Black, David Vaclavik most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is David Vaclavik's FIDE rating?
David Vaclavik is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Apr 2017).
How many games has David Vaclavik played?
Our database contains 93 games by David Vaclavik, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 28 draws, 35 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Vaclavik?
93 games by David Vaclavik 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.