Prepare against Frantisek Vrana
FM · Czechia · World #21,810 classical · FIDE ID 302066
Our database contains 936 games by Frantisek Vrana, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frantisek Vrana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frantisek Vrana 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 | 2,042 | 2,409 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,312 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,332 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 936 | 387 | 302 | 247 | 41.3% |
| As White | 469 | 213 | 150 | 106 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 467 | 174 | 152 | 141 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frantisek Vrana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frantisek Vrana's side.
First moves as White (465 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 252 | 54.2% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 142 | 30.5% | 62.7% |
| Nf3 | 51 | 11.0% | 53.9% |
| c4 | 14 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 1.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vrana usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vrana usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vrana usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Vrana usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vrana usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Vrana usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 104 | 43.7% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 37 | 15.5% | 63.5% |
| e5 | 25 | 10.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 19 | 8.0% | 71.1% |
| g6 | 19 | 8.0% | 57.9% |
| c5 | 18 | 7.6% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 45.0% | 51.5% |
| f5 | 62 | 41.1% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.0% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 5 | 3.3% | 90.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Frantisek Vrana's chess games
All 936 games by Frantisek Vrana in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 387 wins, 302 draws, 247 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 98 | 48/33/17 | 49.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 32 | 20/7/5 | 62.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 15/5/7 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 24 | 8/13/3 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 23 | 5/11/7 | 21.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 79 | 30/17/32 | 38.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 34 | 15/13/6 | 44.1% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 14/5/12 | 45.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 31 | 9/14/8 | 29.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 28 | 10/12/6 | 35.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Miroslaw Grabarczyk | 2,508 | Stare Mesto Open | C48 |
| Mar 2004 | Lev Gutman | 2,497 | 20th Bad Woerishofen Open | B50 |
| Jan 2006 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,493 | chT-SVK 0506 | C00 |
| Dec 2007 | Martin Mrva | 2,474 | chT-SVK 1E 0708 | E99 |
| Mar 2005 | Alexander Gasthofer | 2,430 | 21st Bad Woerishofen Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2025 | 124 | 80.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-CZE | 2019 | 30 | 12.5 | 2,233 |
| Tatry Open | 2016 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2010 | 17 | 10 | 2,267 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 15 | 8 | 2,146 |
| Usti nad Labem Chlumecky Blitz Open | 2024 | 15 | 10 | 2,158 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,177 |
| chT1E-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frantisek Vrana's chess games?
936 games by Frantisek Vrana, from Apr 2003 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 Vrana has played.
What does Frantisek Vrana play on the first move as White?
Across 465 games with White in our database, Frantisek Vrana opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frantisek Vrana answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Frantisek Vrana play as White?
As White, Frantisek Vrana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (98 games, 49.0% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 469 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frantisek Vrana play as Black?
As Black, Frantisek Vrana most often plays: Dutch Defense (79 games, 38.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (34 games, 44.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 45.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 467 games.
What is Frantisek Vrana's FIDE rating?
Frantisek Vrana is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Frantisek Vrana played?
Our database contains 936 games by Frantisek Vrana, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 387 wins, 302 draws, 247 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frantisek Vrana?
936 games by Frantisek Vrana 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.