Prepare against Ivo Svoboda
Czechia · World #50,916 classical · FIDE ID 318310
Our database contains 138 games by Ivo Svoboda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivo Svoboda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivo 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 | 1,889 | 2,055 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,994 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 1,906 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 41 | 52 | 45 | 29.7% |
| As White | 75 | 31 | 26 | 18 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 63 | 10 | 26 | 27 | 15.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivo Svoboda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivo Svoboda's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 60.0% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 20 | 26.7% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 12.0% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 65.6% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.8% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Ivo Svoboda's chess games
All 138 games by Ivo Svoboda 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: 41 wins, 52 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Catalan | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Jiri Jezbera | 2,173 | chT-CZE 2D 1415 | B40 |
| Dec 2009 | Jaroslav Volf | 2,151 | chT2D-CZE 0910 | D80 |
| Mar 2010 | Miroslav Pakosta | 2,126 | chT2D-CZE 0910 | B73 |
| Nov 2006 | Arnost Zeman | 2,120 | chT2d-CZE 0607 | B22 |
| Dec 2008 | Pavel Hodac | 2,104 | chT2D-CZE 0809 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 2D 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,014 |
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,847 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,982 |
| chT2D-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| 11th Trebic Highlands Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,689 |
| chT2D-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,097 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivo Svoboda's chess games?
138 games by Ivo Svoboda, 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 Ivo Svoboda has played.
What does Ivo Svoboda play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Ivo Svoboda opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivo Svoboda answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Ivo Svoboda play as White?
As White, Ivo Svoboda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivo Svoboda play as Black?
As Black, Ivo Svoboda most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Ivo Svoboda's FIDE rating?
Ivo Svoboda is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Ivo Svoboda played?
Our database contains 138 games by Ivo Svoboda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 52 draws, 45 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivo Svoboda?
138 games by Ivo 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.