Prepare against Miloslav Vlk
Czechia · World #38,857 classical · FIDE ID 323659
When preparing against Miloslav Vlk, expect 1.c4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 94 games by Miloslav Vlk, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miloslav Vlk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miloslav Vlk 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 | 1,940 | 2,088 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 2,000 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 41 | 16 | 37 | 43.6% |
| As White | 47 | 20 | 8 | 19 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 47 | 21 | 8 | 18 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miloslav Vlk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miloslav Vlk's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 46 | 97.9% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 98% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vlk usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Vlk usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vlk usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Vlk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 100.0% | 58.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Miloslav Vlk's chess games
All 94 games by Miloslav Vlk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 41 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Daniel Moreno Martin | 2,190 | 10th Plzen Open | D52 |
| Nov 2008 | Milan Snorek | 2,147 | Sec Svetla Open | D14 |
| Oct 2022 | Martin Kopriva | 2,121 | chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | C24 |
| Oct 2008 | Jiri2 Navratil | 2,071 | Sec Svetla Open | A25 |
| Apr 2023 | Jiri Hajek | 1,998 | chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,041 |
| Hrdonov Fontana Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,915 |
| Sec Svetla Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,096 |
| Plzen Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,876 |
| Plzen Calliditas Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,694 |
| 4th Plzen Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,991 |
| 5th Plzen Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,726 |
| 6th Plzen Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miloslav Vlk's chess games?
94 games by Miloslav Vlk, from Jan 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 Miloslav Vlk has played.
What does Miloslav Vlk play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Miloslav Vlk opens with 1.c4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miloslav Vlk answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Miloslav Vlk play as White?
As White, Miloslav Vlk's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miloslav Vlk play as Black?
As Black, Miloslav Vlk most often plays: Petrov's Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Bishop's Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Miloslav Vlk's FIDE rating?
Miloslav Vlk is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Miloslav Vlk played?
Our database contains 94 games by Miloslav Vlk, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miloslav Vlk?
94 games by Miloslav Vlk 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.