Prepare against Helena Chvajova
Czechia · World #17,312 classical · FIDE ID 321613
When preparing against Helena Chvajova, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 98 games by Helena Chvajova, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Helena Chvajova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helena Chvajova 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 | 2,082 | 2,082 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,020 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,095 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 43 | 26 | 29 | 43.9% |
| As White | 50 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 21 | 11 | 16 | 43.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 575 rated games against 426 different opponents, across 102 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 358 | 163 | 85 | 110 | 45.5% | 1,972 | 1,998 | 15 |
| Rapid | 94 | 49 | 15 | 30 | 52.1% | 1,909 | 1,985 | 9 |
| Blitz | 123 | 66 | 10 | 47 | 53.7% | 1,980 | 2,039 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 233 | 61 | 50 | 122 | 26.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 261 | 167 | 48 | 46 | 64.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 10 vs WGM · 5 vs WIM · 16 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2,055 | 2,455 |
| 2025 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2,023 | 2,080 |
| 2024 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 1,883 | 2,011 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,824 | 1,984 |
| 2022 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 1,820 | 1,880 |
| 2021 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1,883 | 2,026 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2,092 | 1,959 |
| 2019 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1,997 | 2,139 |
| 2018 | 35 | 22 | 2 | 11 | 1,988 | 2,113 |
| 2017 | 35 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 1,955 | 2,024 |
| 2016 | 45 | 26 | 5 | 14 | 1,910 | 2,010 |
| 2015 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 2,057 | 2,057 |
| 2014 | 39 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 1,939 | 1,973 |
| 2013 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 17 | 1,933 | 1,992 |
| 2012 | 40 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 2,030 | 2,052 |
| 2011 | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 1,989 | 1,932 |
| 2010 | 53 | 24 | 10 | 19 | 1,982 | 1,982 |
| 2009 | 62 | 29 | 12 | 21 | 2,007 | 1,998 |
| 2008 | 41 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 1,986 | 1,899 |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1,825 | 1,559 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helena Chvajova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helena Chvajova's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 98.0% | 58.2% |
| c3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Chvajova usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Chvajova usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Chvajova usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Chvajova usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 100.0% | 60.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Helena Chvajova's chess games
All 98 games by Helena Chvajova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Oct 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: 43 wins, 26 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Spyridon Ilandzis | 2,218 | Karlovy Vary Open | B07 |
| Jun 2009 | Jozef Straka | 2,216 | 4th Teplice Open | B56 |
| Jun 2010 | Zdenek Janda | 2,180 | 5th Teplice Open | A11 |
| Jun 2009 | Miroslav Korschner | 2,081 | 4th Teplice Open | D53 |
| Mar 2008 | Karolina Nemcova | 2,051 | ch-CZE U16 Girls | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U16 Girls | 2009 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,930 |
| Karlovy Vary Open | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,104 |
| 3rd Teplice Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,843 |
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,947 |
| 4th Teplice Open | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,307 |
| 7th Teplice Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| 5th Teplice Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,118 |
| 8th Teplice Open | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helena Chvajova's chess games?
98 games by Helena Chvajova, from Jul 2008 to Oct 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 Helena Chvajova has played.
What does Helena Chvajova play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Helena Chvajova opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helena Chvajova answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Helena Chvajova play as White?
As White, Helena Chvajova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helena Chvajova play as Black?
As Black, Helena Chvajova most often plays: Italian Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Helena Chvajova's FIDE rating?
Helena Chvajova is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Helena Chvajova played?
Our database contains 98 games by Helena Chvajova, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 26 draws, 29 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helena Chvajova?
98 games by Helena Chvajova 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.