Prepare against Michal Vavra
Czechia · World #28,534 classical · FIDE ID 306398
When preparing against Michal Vavra, expect 1.Nf3 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 81 games by Michal Vavra, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Vavra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Vavra 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 | 1,994 | 2,010 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 2,057 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 2,031 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 20 | 31 | 30 | 24.7% |
| As White | 47 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 14.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Vavra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Vavra's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 41 | 87.2% | 51.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.6% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 51.2% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Vavra usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Vavra usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Vavra usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Vavra usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Vavra usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 34.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Michal Vavra's chess games
All 81 games by Michal Vavra 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: 20 wins, 31 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D94 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Martin Muzik | 2,208 | chT1E-CZE 1617 | A41 |
| Feb 2017 | Martin Stachon | 2,163 | chT1E-CZE 1617 | D02 |
| Jan 2018 | Dalibor Mlensky | 2,137 | chT2E-CZE 1718 | A04 |
| Oct 2012 | Zdenek Uricar | 1,990 | chT2E-CZE 1213 | B52 |
| Jan 2016 | Jachym Bares | 1,940 | chT1E-CZE 1516 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2E-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| chT1E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,044 |
| chT1E-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,827 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,834 |
| chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,961 |
| chT2D-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| chT2E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,922 |
| chT1E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Vavra's chess games?
81 games by Michal Vavra, 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 Vavra has played.
What does Michal Vavra play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Michal Vavra opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Vavra answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Michal Vavra play as White?
As White, Michal Vavra's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Vavra play as Black?
As Black, Michal Vavra most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Michal Vavra's FIDE rating?
Michal Vavra is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Michal Vavra played?
Our database contains 81 games by Michal Vavra, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 31 draws, 30 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Vavra?
81 games by Michal Vavra 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.