Prepare against Michal Vetrovsky
Czechia · World #19,723 classical · FIDE ID 303372
Our database contains 102 games by Michal Vetrovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Vetrovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Vetrovsky 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 | 2,059 | 2,258 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,241 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,236 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 26 | 43 | 33 | 25.5% |
| As White | 49 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 53 | 11 | 24 | 18 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Vetrovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Vetrovsky's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 51.0% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 32.7% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 10.2% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Vetrovsky usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Vetrovsky usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Vetrovsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Vetrovsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Vetrovsky usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Vetrovsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 77.3% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Michal Vetrovsky's chess games
All 102 games by Michal Vetrovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 43 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Kvetoslav Znamenacek | 2,289 | Prague Pankrac Cup | A11 |
| Sep 2013 | Ondrej Matras | 2,261 | Prague Pankrac Cup | A48 |
| Jan 1989 | Tomas Kotrba | 2,260 | Karvina Open | C60 |
| Jan 1987 | Ales Krajina | 2,245 | ch-CZE 18th | B12 |
| Sep 2014 | Jan Vokoun | 2,214 | Prague Pankrac Cup | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2015 | 32 | 12.5 | 2,181 |
| Karvina Open | 1989 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-CZE 18th | 1987 | 13 | 7 | 2,370 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,107 |
| Ricany Open A | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| 13th Prague Golden rap Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,027 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| 1st Prague Autumn Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Vetrovsky's chess games?
102 games by Michal Vetrovsky, from Apr 2003 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 Vetrovsky has played.
What does Michal Vetrovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Michal Vetrovsky opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Vetrovsky answers 1...c6 (77% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Michal Vetrovsky play as White?
As White, Michal Vetrovsky's most-played openings in our database are: London System (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Vetrovsky play as Black?
As Black, Michal Vetrovsky most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Michal Vetrovsky's FIDE rating?
Michal Vetrovsky is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Michal Vetrovsky played?
Our database contains 102 games by Michal Vetrovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 43 draws, 33 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Vetrovsky?
102 games by Michal Vetrovsky 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.