Prepare against Ladislav Vanek
Czechia · World #7,059 classical · FIDE ID 324647
Our database contains 373 games by Ladislav Vanek, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Vanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Vanek 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 | 2,223 | 2,271 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,265 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,271 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 373 | 141 | 130 | 102 | 37.8% |
| As White | 189 | 77 | 65 | 47 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 184 | 64 | 65 | 55 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ladislav Vanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ladislav Vanek's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 173 | 91.5% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.7% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 3.2% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Vanek usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vanek usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Vanek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Vanek usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Vanek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Vanek usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 59.6% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 16 | 18.0% | 40.6% |
| b6 | 9 | 10.1% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 69.6% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 17.4% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 7 | 10.1% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Ladislav Vanek's chess games
All 373 games by Ladislav Vanek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 141 wins, 130 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 11/5/12 | 39.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Sergey I. Solovjov | 2,365 | 23rd Pardubice Czech Open B | E76 |
| Apr 2015 | Dusan Schwarz | 2,342 | Frydek Mistek Open | E20 |
| Jul 2009 | Vlastimil Piza | 2,328 | Nachod Open | B85 |
| Apr 2014 | Tomas Kraus | 2,326 | Pobeskydy Open | A55 |
| Nov 2022 | Vaclav Fiala | 2,322 | chT2E-CZE 2223 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frydek Mistek Open | 2015 | 17 | 10 | 2,207 |
| ch-CZE Amateur | 2023 | 15 | 10 | 2,029 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,295 |
| Olomouc Open | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,117 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,151 |
| chT2F-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,161 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Vanek's chess games?
373 games by Ladislav Vanek, from Apr 2005 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 Ladislav Vanek has played.
What does Ladislav Vanek play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Ladislav Vanek opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Vanek answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Vanek play as White?
As White, Ladislav Vanek's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (19 games, 63.2% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Vanek play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Vanek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Ladislav Vanek's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Vanek is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Ladislav Vanek played?
Our database contains 373 games by Ladislav Vanek, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 130 draws, 102 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Vanek?
373 games by Ladislav Vanek 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.