Prepare against Radim Vavra
Czechia · World #21,682 classical · FIDE ID 308927
When preparing against Radim Vavra, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Radim Vavra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Radim Vavra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Radim Vavra 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 | 2,043 | 2,100 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 46 | 64 | 60 | 27.1% |
| As White | 84 | 22 | 37 | 25 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 86 | 24 | 27 | 35 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Radim Vavra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Radim Vavra's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 95.2% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Vavra usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Vavra usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Vavra usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Vavra usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Vavra usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 97.6% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Radim Vavra's chess games
All 170 games by Radim Vavra 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: 46 wins, 64 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/8/9 | 22.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Jan Stoklasa | 2,250 | ch-CZE Czechia | B89 |
| Jan 2001 | Frantisek Drbohlav | 2,248 | chTV-CZE 0102 | B19 |
| Dec 2022 | Tomas Pokorny | 2,243 | chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | E69 |
| Sep 2005 | Robert Fabry | 2,198 | Tatry Open | C77 |
| Jan 2002 | Jaroslav Subrt | 2,178 | chTV-CZE 0102 | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2011 | 29 | 12.5 | 2,011 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 1995 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,030 |
| chTV-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| chT1b-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 4 | 2,123 |
| Pardubice KB Open | 1996 | 9 | 2 | 2,085 |
| chTV-CZE 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,082 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Radim Vavra's chess games?
170 games by Radim Vavra, 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 Radim Vavra has played.
What does Radim Vavra play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Radim Vavra opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Radim Vavra answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Radim Vavra play as White?
As White, Radim Vavra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Radim Vavra play as Black?
As Black, Radim Vavra most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Radim Vavra's FIDE rating?
Radim Vavra is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Radim Vavra played?
Our database contains 170 games by Radim Vavra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 64 draws, 60 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Radim Vavra?
170 games by Radim Vavra 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.