Prepare against Josef Vachal
Czechia · World #16,718 classical · FIDE ID 311600
When preparing against Josef Vachal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 91 games by Josef Vachal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Vachal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Vachal 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 | 2,087 | 2,200 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 24 | 41 | 26 | 26.4% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 55 | 13 | 25 | 17 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Vachal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Vachal's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Vachal usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vachal usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Vachal usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 87.0% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Josef Vachal's chess games
All 91 games by Josef Vachal 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: 24 wins, 41 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A17 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Michal Moravec | 2,296 | chT1W-CZE 1112 | E07 |
| Nov 2010 | Jaroslav Fiala | 2,259 | chT1W-CZE 1011 | A43 |
| Jan 2009 | Vladimir Tichy | 2,256 | chT1W-CZE 0809 | D00 |
| Dec 2006 | Petr Nidl | 2,188 | chT2a-CZE 0607 | B00 |
| Dec 2010 | Jan Dvorak | 2,175 | chT1W-CZE 1011 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,197 |
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| chT2A-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,105 |
| chT2A-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,065 |
| chT2a-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,263 |
| chT1W-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| chT1W-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Vachal's chess games?
91 games by Josef Vachal, 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 Josef Vachal has played.
What does Josef Vachal play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Josef Vachal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Vachal answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josef Vachal play as White?
As White, Josef Vachal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Vachal play as Black?
As Black, Josef Vachal most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Josef Vachal's FIDE rating?
Josef Vachal is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Josef Vachal played?
Our database contains 91 games by Josef Vachal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 41 draws, 26 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Vachal?
91 games by Josef Vachal 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.