Prepare against Frantisek Svoboda
Czechia · World #89,274 classical · FIDE ID 348937
When preparing against Frantisek Svoboda, expect 1.d4 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 122 games by Frantisek Svoboda, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frantisek Svoboda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frantisek Svoboda 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 | 1,760 | 1,795 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 30 | 29 | 63 | 24.6% |
| As White | 62 | 17 | 19 | 26 | 27.4% |
| As Black | 60 | 13 | 10 | 37 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frantisek Svoboda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frantisek Svoboda's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 30.6% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 24.2% | 36.7% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 12.9% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 11.3% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 11.3% | 28.6% |
| f4 | 5 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 19 | 70.4% | 34.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 52.6% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 26.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Frantisek Svoboda's chess games
All 122 games by Frantisek Svoboda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 30 wins, 29 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Vaclav Buchta | 2,099 | Znojmo Rotunda Open | B07 |
| Aug 2011 | Krasimir Kirchev | 2,058 | 10th Sunny Beach Open | E12 |
| Oct 2017 | Alex Freeland | 2,034 | 8th Hradec Kralove Open | E19 |
| Jan 2012 | Alexander Grillich | 1,960 | Marianske Lazne Open 11th | B00 |
| Sep 2011 | Wolfgang Koelbl | 1,945 | 10th Sunny Beach Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,789 |
| 11th Trebic Highlands Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,766 |
| Znojmo Rotunda Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| 4th Cesky Krumlov Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,691 |
| 12th Trebic Highlands Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,623 |
| 10th Sunny Beach Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,974 |
| 10th Trebic Highlands Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,847 |
| 20th Litomysl Open | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,589 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frantisek Svoboda's chess games?
122 games by Frantisek Svoboda, from Jan 2011 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 Frantisek Svoboda has played.
What does Frantisek Svoboda play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Frantisek Svoboda opens with 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.Nc3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frantisek Svoboda answers 1...Nc6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Frantisek Svoboda play as White?
As White, Frantisek Svoboda's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frantisek Svoboda play as Black?
As Black, Frantisek Svoboda most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Frantisek Svoboda's FIDE rating?
Frantisek Svoboda is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (May 2012).
How many games has Frantisek Svoboda played?
Our database contains 122 games by Frantisek Svoboda, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 29 draws, 63 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frantisek Svoboda?
122 games by Frantisek Svoboda 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.