Prepare against Ludek Volcik
Czechia · World #24,648 classical · FIDE ID 338931
Our database contains 288 games by Ludek Volcik, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ludek Volcik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludek Volcik 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 | 2,020 | 2,144 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,081 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 2,045 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 109 | 78 | 101 | 37.8% |
| As White | 145 | 62 | 33 | 50 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 143 | 47 | 45 | 51 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludek Volcik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludek Volcik's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 89.7% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.5% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 4.8% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Volcik usually continues Nf3 (49.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Volcik usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Volcik usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Volcik usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Volcik usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 48.8% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 39 | 48.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 65.8% | 46.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
Ludek Volcik's chess games
All 288 games by Ludek Volcik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 109 wins, 78 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Viktor Dmitrenko | 2,353 | Stare Mesto Open | B11 |
| Aug 2010 | Akkhavanh Vilaisarn | 2,300 | Stare Mesto Open | C02 |
| Aug 2007 | Josef Lys | 2,268 | Stare Mesto Open | D14 |
| Nov 2010 | Tomas Reznicek | 2,252 | chT-CZE 2E 1011 | B04 |
| Sep 2016 | Vladimir Karlik | 2,247 | Valasska Bystrice Open | E82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2015 | 41 | 18 | 2,110 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2007 | 23 | 15 | 1,751 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2011 | 18 | 9 | 1,953 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2009 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,995 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2017 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,098 |
| chT2E-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| 3rd Arctic Cup | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,095 |
| chT2E-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludek Volcik's chess games?
288 games by Ludek Volcik, from Oct 2007 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 Volcik has played.
What does Ludek Volcik play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Ludek Volcik opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludek Volcik answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ludek Volcik play as White?
As White, Ludek Volcik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludek Volcik play as Black?
As Black, Ludek Volcik most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Ludek Volcik's FIDE rating?
Ludek Volcik is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Ludek Volcik played?
Our database contains 288 games by Ludek Volcik, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 78 draws, 101 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludek Volcik?
288 games by Ludek Volcik 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.