Prepare against Ladislav Kalvach
Czechia · World #89,272 classical · FIDE ID 317284
When preparing against Ladislav Kalvach, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 130 games by Ladislav Kalvach, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Kalvach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Kalvach 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 | 1,760 | 1,981 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,924 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,839 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 38 | 35 | 57 | 29.2% |
| As White | 67 | 19 | 20 | 28 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 63 | 19 | 15 | 29 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ladislav Kalvach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ladislav Kalvach's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 52.2% | 45.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 22.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 11.9% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 11.9% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kalvach usually continues Ne2 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kalvach usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kalvach usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Kalvach usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kalvach usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kalvach usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 51.7% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 11 | 37.9% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 92.3% | 35.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Ladislav Kalvach's chess games
All 130 games by Ladislav Kalvach in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 38 wins, 35 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Monika Gonsior | 1,960 | Prague Summer Open B 3rd | B28 |
| Jan 1998 | J. Muller | 1,890 | Plzen Open D U18 | A54 |
| Aug 2016 | Miroslav Bartos | 1,881 | Prague Summer Open B 3rd | B06 |
| Dec 2019 | Ganbaatar Baasan | 1,840 | chT-CZE 2A 1920 | B22 |
| Mar 2020 | Rainer Madalinski | 1,796 | WchT Seniors 50 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,657 |
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 17 | 6 | 1,687 |
| Ricany Open B | 2008 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,815 |
| Plzen Open D U18 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 1,912 |
| 11th Prague Golden Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,670 |
| Most Open A | 1999 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,723 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,776 |
| Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | 2019 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Kalvach's chess games?
130 games by Ladislav Kalvach, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Kalvach has played.
What does Ladislav Kalvach play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Ladislav Kalvach opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Kalvach answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Kalvach play as White?
As White, Ladislav Kalvach's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Kalvach play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Kalvach most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Ladislav Kalvach's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Kalvach is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ladislav Kalvach played?
Our database contains 130 games by Ladislav Kalvach, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 35 draws, 57 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Kalvach?
130 games by Ladislav Kalvach 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.