Prepare against Dominik Svadlenka
FM · Czechia · World #13,371 classical · FIDE ID 23716258
When preparing against Dominik Svadlenka, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 151 games by Dominik Svadlenka, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dominik Svadlenka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominik Svadlenka 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 | 2,125 | 2,292 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,159 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,056 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 63 | 30 | 58 | 41.7% |
| As White | 75 | 34 | 16 | 25 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 76 | 29 | 14 | 33 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominik Svadlenka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominik Svadlenka's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 100.0% | 56.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Svadlenka usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Svadlenka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Svadlenka usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 36 | 78.3% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 19.6% | 77.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 61.9% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 38.1% | 25.0% |
Dominik Svadlenka's chess games
All 151 games by Dominik Svadlenka in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Sep 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: 63 wins, 30 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Petr Virostko | 2,312 | Czech Team Chess Championship | Rapid | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Kilian Slovak | 2,307 | 31st Klatovy Open A 2026 | E99 |
| Mar 2026 | Vaclav Kroulik | 2,241 | Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U16 | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Matyas Roubal | 2,109 | 31st Klatovy Open A 2026 | E91 |
| Sep 2026 | Vit Vilimek | 2,104 | Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | U20 | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,598 |
| Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | U20 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,240 |
| Ricany Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| 31st Klatovy Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,355 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,250 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,732 |
| Usti nad Labem Chlumecky Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,952 |
| Prague Golden U18 Open | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominik Svadlenka's chess games?
151 games by Dominik Svadlenka, from Feb 2018 to Sep 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 Dominik Svadlenka has played.
What does Dominik Svadlenka play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Dominik Svadlenka opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominik Svadlenka answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Dominik Svadlenka play as White?
As White, Dominik Svadlenka's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominik Svadlenka play as Black?
As Black, Dominik Svadlenka most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Dominik Svadlenka's FIDE rating?
Dominik Svadlenka is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Dominik Svadlenka played?
Our database contains 151 games by Dominik Svadlenka, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 30 draws, 58 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominik Svadlenka?
151 games by Dominik Svadlenka 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.