Prepare against David Vichnar
FM · Czechia · World #6,029 classical · FIDE ID 323837
Our database contains 296 games by David Vichnar, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Vichnar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Vichnar 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 | 2,246 | 2,449 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,379 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 2,344 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 119 | 109 | 68 | 40.2% |
| As White | 142 | 65 | 49 | 28 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 154 | 54 | 60 | 40 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Vichnar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Vichnar's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 112 | 78.9% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 12.0% | 70.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 7.0% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.1% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Vichnar usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Vichnar usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Vichnar usually continues d5 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 70.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Vichnar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Vichnar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Vichnar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 94.1% | 49.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 96.4% | 59.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
David Vichnar's chess games
All 296 games by David Vichnar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 119 wins, 109 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 39 | 15/15/9 | 38.5% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 21 | 13/1/7 | 61.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 29 | 8/14/7 | 27.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/8/11 | 32.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Deshun Xiu | 2,532 | 4th Prague Summer Open | E04 |
| Dec 2019 | Martin Petr | 2,460 | chT1W-CZE 1920 | E09 |
| Aug 2015 | Roven Vogel | 2,420 | 2nd Prague Summer Open | D47 |
| Jan 2016 | Martin Cerveny | 2,411 | chT1W-CZE 1516 | D10 |
| Feb 2022 | Jan Vrana | 2,409 | chT1W-CZE 2122 | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE rap | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| chT1W-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 2,262 |
| chT1W-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,290 |
| chT1W-CZE 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,169 |
| chT-CZE 1W 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,336 |
| chT2A-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,275 |
| chT1W-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 8 | 2,454 |
| 12th Prague Golden Open | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,441 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Vichnar's chess games?
296 games by David Vichnar, from Jul 2004 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 Vichnar has played.
What does David Vichnar play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, David Vichnar opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Vichnar answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does David Vichnar play as White?
As White, David Vichnar's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 61.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Vichnar play as Black?
As Black, David Vichnar most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is David Vichnar's FIDE rating?
David Vichnar is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,231 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Mar 2018).
How many games has David Vichnar played?
Our database contains 296 games by David Vichnar, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 109 draws, 68 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Vichnar?
296 games by David Vichnar 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.