Prepare against Libor Havlicek
Slovakia · World #6,596 classical · FIDE ID 14903679
When preparing against Libor Havlicek, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 282 games by Libor Havlicek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Libor Havlicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Libor Havlicek 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 | 2,233 | 2,361 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 107 | 107 | 68 | 37.9% |
| As White | 136 | 58 | 44 | 34 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 146 | 49 | 63 | 34 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Libor Havlicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Libor Havlicek's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 58.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 19.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 11.0% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 11.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Havlicek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Havlicek usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Havlicek usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Havlicek usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Havlicek usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Havlicek usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 97.3% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 95.9% | 56.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Libor Havlicek's chess games
All 282 games by Libor Havlicek 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: 107 wins, 107 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 15/9/10 | 44.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/8/0 | 27.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Robert Tibensky | 2,410 | chT1W-SVK 1112 | E62 |
| Dec 2006 | Jan Banas | 2,405 | chT-SVK 0607 | A45 |
| Apr 2008 | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | 2,398 | chT-SVK 0708 | B50 |
| Mar 2018 | Erik Pinter | 2,393 | chT-SVK 1718 | B50 |
| Oct 2007 | Ladislav Sarkozy | 2,382 | chT-SVK 0708 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open A | 2007 | 16 | 9 | 2,305 |
| chT1W-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,212 |
| chT-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,464 |
| chT1W-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 10 | 2,470 |
| chT-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,338 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 2,234 |
| chT1W-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,272 |
| 18th Belgrade Trophy | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Libor Havlicek's chess games?
282 games by Libor Havlicek, 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 Libor Havlicek has played.
What does Libor Havlicek play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Libor Havlicek opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Libor Havlicek answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Libor Havlicek play as White?
As White, Libor Havlicek's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 58.8% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Libor Havlicek play as Black?
As Black, Libor Havlicek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Libor Havlicek's FIDE rating?
Libor Havlicek is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,361 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Libor Havlicek played?
Our database contains 282 games by Libor Havlicek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 107 draws, 68 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Libor Havlicek?
282 games by Libor Havlicek 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.