Prepare against Marek Vlcek
Czechia · World #50,184 classical · FIDE ID 327611
Our database contains 135 games by Marek Vlcek, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Vlcek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Vlcek 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 | 1,892 | 2,043 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,989 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,969 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 44 | 31 | 60 | 32.6% |
| As White | 67 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 68 | 18 | 12 | 38 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Vlcek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Vlcek's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 40.3% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 35.8% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 11 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Vlcek usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vlcek usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Vlcek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Vlcek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Vlcek usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Vlcek usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 54.3% | 36.8% |
| e5 | 13 | 37.1% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 34.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Marek Vlcek's chess games
All 135 games by Marek Vlcek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 44 wins, 31 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Steven A Jones | 2,180 | chT3Sb-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | A48 |
| Mar 2008 | Michal Zavadil | 2,102 | ch-CZE Juniors Open A | A52 |
| Jul 2007 | Jan Framberk | 2,077 | Klatovy Open A | D04 |
| Aug 2012 | Stanislav Starek | 2,052 | Ricany Open | D36 |
| Feb 2006 | Roman Burda | 2,028 | chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2009 | 36 | 16.5 | 1,898 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 18 | 7 | 1,973 |
| Ricany Open | 2012 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,944 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,979 |
| 7th London Classic CSC Open U2000 | 2015 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Vlcek's chess games?
135 games by Marek Vlcek, from Jul 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 Marek Vlcek has played.
What does Marek Vlcek play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Marek Vlcek opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Vlcek answers 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Marek Vlcek play as White?
As White, Marek Vlcek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Vlcek play as Black?
As Black, Marek Vlcek most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Marek Vlcek's FIDE rating?
Marek Vlcek is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Marek Vlcek played?
Our database contains 135 games by Marek Vlcek, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 31 draws, 60 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Vlcek?
135 games by Marek Vlcek 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.