Prepare against Filip Vala
Czechia · World #16,529 classical · FIDE ID 325490
Our database contains 278 games by Filip Vala, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Filip Vala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Filip Vala 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 | 2,089 | 2,237 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,187 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,187 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 104 | 74 | 100 | 37.4% |
| As White | 147 | 62 | 36 | 49 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 131 | 42 | 38 | 51 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Filip Vala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Filip Vala's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 47.6% | 51.4% |
| e4 | 60 | 40.8% | 57.5% |
| b3 | 9 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Vala usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vala usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Vala usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Vala usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Vala usually continues Bc4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Vala usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 86.1% | 39.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 11.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 86.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Filip Vala's chess games
All 278 games by Filip Vala in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 104 wins, 74 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 27 | 8/6/13 | 29.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Richard Jr. Biolek | 2,399 | 24th Pardubice Open Rapid | C55 |
| Feb 2010 | Miroslav Jurasek | 2,298 | chT2C-CZE 0910 | E54 |
| Jul 2013 | Konstantin Rjabzev | 2,290 | 24th Pardubice Open Rapid | B46 |
| Nov 2021 | Martin Fargac | 2,283 | chT1E-CZE 2122 | E92 |
| Dec 2013 | Jiri Pacovsky | 2,248 | chT2D-CZE 1314 | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U16 | 2008 | 18 | 7 | 1,894 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2006 | 16 | 9 | 1,946 |
| chT1E-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| chT-CZE U18 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 2 | 1,629 |
| chT2D-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,183 |
| chT2D-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,143 |
| chT2D-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Filip Vala's chess games?
278 games by Filip Vala, from Jan 2005 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 Filip Vala has played.
What does Filip Vala play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Filip Vala opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Filip Vala answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Filip Vala play as White?
As White, Filip Vala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (13 games, 69.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Filip Vala play as Black?
As Black, Filip Vala most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Filip Vala's FIDE rating?
Filip Vala is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Filip Vala played?
Our database contains 278 games by Filip Vala, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 74 draws, 100 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Filip Vala?
278 games by Filip Vala 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.