Prepare against Frantisek Vass
FM · Slovakia · World #4,354 classical · FIDE ID 14907615
When preparing against Frantisek Vass, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 400 games by Frantisek Vass, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frantisek Vass's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frantisek Vass 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 | 2,293 | 2,425 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 400 | 170 | 116 | 114 | 42.5% |
| As White | 201 | 94 | 60 | 47 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 199 | 76 | 56 | 67 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frantisek Vass's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frantisek Vass's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 182 | 90.5% | 60.4% |
| f4 | 10 | 5.0% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Vass usually continues Bg5 (67.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Vass usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Vass usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Vass usually continues b3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (30% of these games) — Vass usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Vass usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 47.9% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 28 | 29.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 11.5% | 13.6% |
| a6 | 6 | 6.3% | 91.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 96.1% | 51.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
Frantisek Vass's chess games
All 400 games by Frantisek Vass in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 170 wins, 116 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 39 | 19/13/7 | 48.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 27 | 16/6/5 | 59.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 25 | 10/4/11 | 40.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 19 | 3/7/9 | 15.8% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C01 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,408 | chT-SVK 0607 | B13 |
| Jan 2008 | Oliver Staudner | 2,404 | chT2O-AUT 0708 | A45 |
| Sep 2005 | Eduard-Andrei Valeanu | 2,398 | ch-EU U18 | C11 |
| Jun 2004 | Juri Dovzik | 2,394 | ch-SVK | D12 |
| Feb 2023 | Martin Mrva | 2,379 | chT-SVK 2223 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nove Zamky Open | 2010 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,274 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2006 | 18 | 14 | 2,371 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2006 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,342 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2005 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,194 |
| chT1W-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,233 |
| chT-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
| chT-SVK 1W 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,407 |
| chT1W-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frantisek Vass's chess games?
400 games by Frantisek Vass, from Apr 2003 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 Frantisek Vass has played.
What does Frantisek Vass play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Frantisek Vass opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frantisek Vass answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Frantisek Vass play as White?
As White, Frantisek Vass's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Torre Attack (27 games, 59.3% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frantisek Vass play as Black?
As Black, Frantisek Vass most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (25 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (19 games, 15.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Frantisek Vass's FIDE rating?
Frantisek Vass is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Frantisek Vass played?
Our database contains 400 games by Frantisek Vass, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 116 draws, 114 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frantisek Vass?
400 games by Frantisek Vass 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.