Prepare against Ondrej Havelka
Czechia · World #10,279 classical · FIDE ID 349526
Our database contains 484 games by Ondrej Havelka, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ondrej Havelka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ondrej Havelka 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 | 2,165 | 2,197 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,101 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,160 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 484 | 182 | 101 | 201 | 37.6% |
| As White | 237 | 98 | 50 | 89 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 247 | 84 | 51 | 112 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ondrej Havelka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ondrej Havelka's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 170 | 71.7% | 50.6% |
| e4 | 61 | 25.7% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Havelka usually continues c4 (43.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Havelka usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Havelka usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 53.3% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Havelka usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Havelka usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Havelka usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 112 | 79.4% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 27 | 19.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 57.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 28.8% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 10 | 13.7% | 20.0% |
Ondrej Havelka's chess games
All 484 games by Ondrej Havelka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 182 wins, 101 draws, 201 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 7/2/17 | 26.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 10/6/13 | 34.5% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 8/1/12 | 38.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Josef Obsivac | 2,330 | ch-CZE | D59 |
| May 2015 | Pavel Zabystrzan | 2,321 | 12th Orlova Open A | D25 |
| Apr 2018 | Petr Cerveny | 2,315 | ch-CZE | C41 |
| Aug 2020 | Filip Haring | 2,314 | Skalica Masters Open | C12 |
| Aug 2016 | Attila Czupor | 2,303 | 26th ch-EU U16 | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2014 | 41 | 21.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2014 | 18 | 7 | 1,660 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2010 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,135 |
| ch-CZE | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,185 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2018 | 16 | 6 | 1,973 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 16 | 6 | 1,606 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2012 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,935 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ondrej Havelka's chess games?
484 games by Ondrej Havelka, from Jul 2010 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 Ondrej Havelka has played.
What does Ondrej Havelka play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Ondrej Havelka opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ondrej Havelka answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ondrej Havelka play as White?
As White, Ondrej Havelka's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ondrej Havelka play as Black?
As Black, Ondrej Havelka most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 34.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); French Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 247 games.
What is Ondrej Havelka's FIDE rating?
Ondrej Havelka is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Ondrej Havelka played?
Our database contains 484 games by Ondrej Havelka, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 101 draws, 201 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ondrej Havelka?
484 games by Ondrej Havelka 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.