Prepare against Ondrej Svanda
IM · Czechia · World #2,074 classical · FIDE ID 359670
When preparing against Ondrej Svanda, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 748 games by Ondrej Svanda, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ondrej Svanda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ondrej Svanda 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 | 2,379 | 2,414 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,241 | 2,241 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,268 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 748 | 254 | 281 | 213 | 34.0% |
| As White | 383 | 136 | 145 | 102 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 365 | 118 | 136 | 111 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ondrej Svanda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ondrej Svanda's side.
First moves as White (383 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 246 | 64.2% | 51.0% |
| c4 | 88 | 23.0% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 8.1% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 3.4% | 76.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Svanda usually continues Nf3 (49.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Svanda usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Svanda usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 58.5% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Svanda usually continues Nc3 (45.8% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Svanda usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Svanda usually continues Nc3 (81.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 157 | 92.4% | 53.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.1% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 113 | 86.3% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 17 | 13.0% | 26.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Ondrej Svanda's chess games
All 748 games by Ondrej Svanda in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 254 wins, 281 draws, 213 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 16/9/14 | 41.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/10/6 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 37 | 13/11/13 | 35.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 5/9/8 | 22.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,584 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 | B10 |
| Jul 2023 | Geetha Narayanan Gopal | 2,571 | 34th Pardubice Czech Open A | B48 |
| Feb 2022 | Cyril Ponizil | 2,506 | chT1E-CZE 2122 | B40 |
| Jul 2022 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 2,472 | Ceske Budejovice IM | E32 |
| Dec 2025 | Laszlo Gonda | 2,467 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 50 | 25.5 | 2,292 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2013 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,374 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 18 | 8 | 2,175 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 1,713 |
| 20th Litomysl Open | 2019 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,210 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2018 | 17 | 9 | 2,021 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2021 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,263 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ondrej Svanda's chess games?
748 games by Ondrej Svanda, from Aug 2013 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 Svanda has played.
What does Ondrej Svanda play on the first move as White?
Across 383 games with White in our database, Ondrej Svanda opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ondrej Svanda answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ondrej Svanda play as White?
As White, Ondrej Svanda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (39 games, 41.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 383 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ondrej Svanda play as Black?
As Black, Ondrej Svanda most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 365 games.
What is Ondrej Svanda's FIDE rating?
Ondrej Svanda is currently rated 2,379 in classical chess, 2,241 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Ondrej Svanda played?
Our database contains 748 games by Ondrej Svanda, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 254 wins, 281 draws, 213 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ondrej Svanda?
748 games by Ondrej Svanda 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.