Prepare against Radek Sluka
IM · Czechia · World #4,511 classical · FIDE ID 305456
Our database contains 802 games by Radek Sluka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Radek Sluka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Radek Sluka 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 | 2,287 | 2,371 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,297 | 2,317 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,253 | 2,338 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 802 | 292 | 265 | 245 | 36.4% |
| As White | 401 | 158 | 136 | 107 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 401 | 134 | 129 | 138 | 33.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Radek Sluka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Radek Sluka's side.
First moves as White (401 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 359 | 89.5% | 57.5% |
| Nc3 | 29 | 7.2% | 48.3% |
| f4 | 5 | 1.2% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.2% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Sluka usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Sluka usually continues Nf3 (39.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sluka usually continues d4 (56.6% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 7% of White games, 48.3% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Sluka usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Sluka usually continues e4 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Sluka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 180 | 82.2% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 37 | 16.9% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 73 | 58.4% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 30.4% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 7.2% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Radek Sluka's chess games
All 802 games by Radek Sluka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 292 wins, 265 draws, 245 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 67 | 30/22/15 | 44.8% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 15/13/8 | 41.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 86 | 23/31/32 | 26.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 81 | 26/31/24 | 32.1% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 41 | 14/9/18 | 34.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 35 | 12/11/12 | 34.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Tomas Polak | 2,488 | chT-Morava 9900 | B13 |
| Aug 2007 | Ramil Hasangatin | 2,476 | Olomouc Jihlavanka Cup GM B | B47 |
| Jan 1998 | Sergei Ovsejevitsch | 2,475 | Pardubice Czech Open | A86 |
| Jan 1998 | Sergey V Kalugin | 2,470 | Pardubice Czech Open | B57 |
| Mar 1999 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,467 | chT-CZE 9899 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 38 | 13 | 2,124 |
| Olomouc Mipap Cup | 2000 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,350 |
| ch-CZE | 1995 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,411 |
| Olomouc Proclient Cup | 2008 | 21 | 9 | 2,244 |
| Pardubice KB Open | 1999 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,326 |
| chT-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,307 |
| chT-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,375 |
| Olomouc Jihlavanka Cup GM B | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,322 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vlastimil Nedela (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Radek Sluka's chess games?
802 games by Radek Sluka, from Apr 2003 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 Radek Sluka has played.
What does Radek Sluka play on the first move as White?
Across 401 games with White in our database, Radek Sluka opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Radek Sluka answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...a6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Radek Sluka play as White?
As White, Radek Sluka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (67 games, 44.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 401 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Radek Sluka play as Black?
As Black, Radek Sluka most often plays: Dutch Defense (86 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (81 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (41 games, 34.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 401 games.
What is Radek Sluka's FIDE rating?
Radek Sluka is currently rated 2,287 in classical chess, 2,297 in rapid and 2,253 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Radek Sluka played?
Our database contains 802 games by Radek Sluka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 292 wins, 265 draws, 245 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Radek Sluka?
802 games by Radek Sluka 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.