Prepare against Michal Vanicek
Czechia · World #58,469 classical · FIDE ID 338850
Our database contains 54 games by Michal Vanicek, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Vanicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Vanicek 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 | 1,861 | 1,894 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,873 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,874 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 16 | 8 | 30 | 29.6% |
| As White | 32 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Vanicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Vanicek's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 87.5% | 26.8% |
| f4 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 26.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Vanicek usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Vanicek usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Vanicek usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Vanicek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vanicek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Michal Vanicek's chess games
All 54 games by Michal Vanicek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Martin Sieber | 2,095 | chT2F-CZE 2122 | B78 |
| Oct 2024 | Matej Tajovsky | 2,074 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | B35 |
| Apr 2025 | J Horsak | 1,990 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | A36 |
| May 2011 | Karel Chovanec | 1,937 | Ostrava Konik Open C | A03 |
| Nov 2021 | Antonin Siwek | 1,866 | chT2F-CZE 2122 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,038 |
| chT1E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,846 |
| Ostrava Konik Open C | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| chT2F-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2017 | 6 | 0 | 1,650 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,899 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2025 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,006 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1718 | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Vanicek's chess games?
54 games by Michal Vanicek, from Jul 2008 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 Michal Vanicek has played.
What does Michal Vanicek play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Michal Vanicek opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Vanicek answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games).
What openings does Michal Vanicek play as White?
As White, Michal Vanicek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Vanicek play as Black?
As Black, Michal Vanicek most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Michal Vanicek's FIDE rating?
Michal Vanicek is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Michal Vanicek played?
Our database contains 54 games by Michal Vanicek, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Vanicek?
54 games by Michal Vanicek 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.