Prepare against David Vydra
Czechia · World #97,013 classical · FIDE ID 23750642
When preparing against David Vydra, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by David Vydra, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Vydra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Vydra 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 | 1,738 | 1,765 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,703 | 1,703 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,571 | 1,628 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 8 | 17 | 37.5% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Vydra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Vydra's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 65.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Vydra usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Vydra usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Vydra usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 19.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
David Vydra's chess games
All 40 games by David Vydra in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Vladimir Chovanec | 1,972 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | B32 |
| Mar 2024 | Martin Dlouhy | 1,965 | ch-CZE U10 | B98 |
| Sep 2024 | Robert Krajnak | 1,895 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | A28 |
| Jun 2026 | Eduard Mikulec | 1,782 | Mistrovství České republiky školních týmů v šachu 2026, žáci z 6. - 9. tříd | C43 |
| Jun 2026 | Stepan Koukola | 1,746 | Mistrovství České republiky školních týmů v šachu 2026, žáci z 6. - 9. tříd | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,572 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,810 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,825 |
| Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U12 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,702 |
| Mistrovství České republiky školních týmů v šachu 2026, žáci z 6. - 9. tříd | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,164 |
| ATMEN Open Desko Liberec 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Vydra's chess games?
40 games by David Vydra, from Apr 2022 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 Vydra has played.
What does David Vydra play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, David Vydra opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Vydra answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Vydra play as White?
As White, David Vydra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Vydra play as Black?
As Black, David Vydra most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is David Vydra's FIDE rating?
David Vydra is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,703 in rapid and 1,571 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Apr 2026).
How many games has David Vydra played?
Our database contains 40 games by David Vydra, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Vydra?
40 games by David Vydra 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.