Prepare against Ludek Svec
Czechia · World #140,309 classical · FIDE ID 323535
When preparing against Ludek Svec, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 12.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 329 games by Ludek Svec, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ludek Svec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludek Svec 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 | 1,619 | 1,910 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,604 | 1,772 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,603 | 1,701 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 96 | 63 | 170 | 29.2% |
| As White | 157 | 54 | 39 | 64 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 172 | 42 | 24 | 106 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludek Svec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludek Svec's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 42.0% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 60 | 38.2% | 49.2% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 19.1% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Svec usually continues Nf3 (41.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Svec usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Svec usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Svec usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Svec usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Svec usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 98.0% | 29.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 73.3% | 34.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 22.2% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Ludek Svec's chess games
All 329 games by Ludek Svec in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 96 wins, 63 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 9/2/24 | 25.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 25 | 3/5/17 | 12.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A04 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Radoslav Dolezal | 2,424 | Klatovy Open B | B08 |
| Nov 2006 | Thomas Braun | 2,199 | Liberec Open | A03 |
| Oct 2019 | Lukas Smolej | 2,001 | 10th Hradec Kralove Open | C14 |
| Oct 2003 | Vladimir Novak | 1,989 | Liberec Open | D02 |
| Feb 2023 | Jaroslav Kucera | 1,942 | chT-Liberec Region 2223 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2005 | 54 | 29 | 1,825 |
| Liberec Metalmex Open | 2012 | 22 | 8.5 | 1,783 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2013 | 18 | 6 | 1,826 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2015 | 16 | 5 | 1,738 |
| Liberec Open | 2007 | 15 | 6 | 2,037 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,821 |
| 10th Teplice Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,686 |
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,486 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludek Svec's chess games?
329 games by Ludek Svec, from Jan 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 Ludek Svec has played.
What does Ludek Svec play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Ludek Svec opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludek Svec answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ludek Svec play as White?
As White, Ludek Svec's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludek Svec play as Black?
As Black, Ludek Svec most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (25 games, 12.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Ludek Svec's FIDE rating?
Ludek Svec is currently rated 1,619 in classical chess, 1,604 in rapid and 1,603 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ludek Svec played?
Our database contains 329 games by Ludek Svec, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 63 draws, 170 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludek Svec?
329 games by Ludek Svec 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.