Prepare against Niki Vrbova
WFM · Slovakia · World #28,840 classical · FIDE ID 14906341
Our database contains 368 games by Niki Vrbova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niki Vrbova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niki Vrbova 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 | 1,993 | 2,225 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,179 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,120 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 368 | 138 | 109 | 121 | 37.5% |
| As White | 165 | 70 | 51 | 44 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 203 | 68 | 58 | 77 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niki Vrbova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niki Vrbova's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 159 | 96.4% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vrbova usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Vrbova usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Vrbova usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vrbova usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vrbova usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 62 | 53.0% | 54.8% |
| c5 | 37 | 31.6% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 16 | 13.7% | 34.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 75.9% | 51.2% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 20.4% | 13.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Niki Vrbova's chess games
All 368 games by Niki Vrbova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 138 wins, 109 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 53 | 21/19/13 | 39.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 59 | 23/16/20 | 39.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Julia Movsesian | 2,341 | chT-CZE/SVK w | B20 |
| Feb 2016 | Jozef Straka | 2,285 | chT1W-SVK 1516 | D03 |
| Aug 2011 | M Paul Townsend | 2,280 | 7th Heraklion Open | C00 |
| Nov 2009 | Jozef Janos | 2,275 | chT2A-SVK 0910 | D02 |
| Jan 2002 | Robert Csolto | 2,270 | chT2E-SVK 0102 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitropa Cup w | 2008 | 18 | 11 | 2,208 |
| chT-CZE/SVK w | 2014 | 13 | 8 | 2,030 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,084 |
| chT2E-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,267 |
| Majstrovstvá Slovenska 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,913 |
| ch-SVK w | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,816 |
| ch-SVK | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 1,977 |
| ch-EU U14 Girls | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niki Vrbova's chess games?
368 games by Niki Vrbova, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Niki Vrbova has played.
What does Niki Vrbova play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Niki Vrbova opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niki Vrbova answers 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Niki Vrbova play as White?
As White, Niki Vrbova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 39.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niki Vrbova play as Black?
As Black, Niki Vrbova most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (59 games, 39.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Niki Vrbova's FIDE rating?
Niki Vrbova is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Niki Vrbova played?
Our database contains 368 games by Niki Vrbova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 109 draws, 121 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niki Vrbova?
368 games by Niki Vrbova 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.