Prepare against Petr Vachtfeidl
Czechia · World #38,492 classical · FIDE ID 315028
When preparing against Petr Vachtfeidl, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 299 games by Petr Vachtfeidl, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Petr Vachtfeidl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Vachtfeidl 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 | 1,942 | 2,124 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,869 | 1,954 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,945 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 96 | 77 | 126 | 32.1% |
| As White | 146 | 56 | 35 | 55 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 153 | 40 | 42 | 71 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Vachtfeidl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Vachtfeidl's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 73.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 39 | 26.7% | 51.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Vachtfeidl usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Vachtfeidl usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Vachtfeidl usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 51.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Vachtfeidl usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Vachtfeidl usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vachtfeidl usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 88.9% | 36.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
Petr Vachtfeidl's chess games
All 299 games by Petr Vachtfeidl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 96 wins, 77 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Alexander Szamos | 2,262 | Pardubice Skanska Open | C80 |
| Dec 2016 | Marcus E Osborne | 2,257 | 8th London Classic Open | E44 |
| Dec 2009 | Natasha K Regan | 2,170 | London Classic Open | B04 |
| Sep 2004 | Jaroslav Toman | 2,145 | Havlickuv Brod Vysocina Open | B07 |
| Jan 2003 | Jiri Sekanina | 2,139 | chT2d-CZE 0304 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 33 | 13 | 1,896 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,989 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,742 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,147 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,974 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,044 |
| 6th London Classic Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,763 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Vachtfeidl's chess games?
299 games by Petr Vachtfeidl, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Petr Vachtfeidl has played.
What does Petr Vachtfeidl play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Petr Vachtfeidl opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Vachtfeidl answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Petr Vachtfeidl play as White?
As White, Petr Vachtfeidl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Vachtfeidl play as Black?
As Black, Petr Vachtfeidl most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Petr Vachtfeidl's FIDE rating?
Petr Vachtfeidl is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,869 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Petr Vachtfeidl played?
Our database contains 299 games by Petr Vachtfeidl, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 77 draws, 126 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Vachtfeidl?
299 games by Petr Vachtfeidl 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.