Prepare against Jaroslav Vacha
Czechia · World #33,884 classical · FIDE ID 346454
Our database contains 114 games by Jaroslav Vacha, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Vacha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Vacha 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 | 1,964 | 2,036 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,987 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,028 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 49 | 15 | 50 | 43.0% |
| As White | 61 | 32 | 5 | 24 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 53 | 17 | 10 | 26 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Vacha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Vacha's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 95.1% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Vacha usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Vacha usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Vacha usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Vacha usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vacha usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Jaroslav Vacha's chess games
All 114 games by Jaroslav Vacha in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 49 wins, 15 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Michael Schulz | 2,158 | 15th Marianske Lazne Open | B34 |
| Jan 2018 | Lukasz Domanski | 2,121 | 17th Marianske Lazne Open | B10 |
| Jan 2010 | Ulrich Wuensch | 2,101 | Marianske Lazne Open | D05 |
| Feb 2023 | Ferdinand Mauerer | 2,098 | chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | B42 |
| Jan 2011 | Ulf von Hassel | 2,094 | Marianske Lazne Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chMa-CZE U16 | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Klatovy Open B | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,239 |
| ch-Czech Fed U14 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Plzen KB Open B U18 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,771 |
| 1st Plzen Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,980 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,033 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Open B | 1999 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Open | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Vacha's chess games?
114 games by Jaroslav Vacha, from Apr 2009 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 Jaroslav Vacha has played.
What does Jaroslav Vacha play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Vacha opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Vacha answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Vacha play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Vacha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Vacha play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Vacha most often plays: Scandinavian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Jaroslav Vacha's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Vacha is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Jaroslav Vacha played?
Our database contains 114 games by Jaroslav Vacha, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 15 draws, 50 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Vacha?
114 games by Jaroslav Vacha 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.