Prepare against Radomir Vacek
Czechia · World #27,122 classical · FIDE ID 310042
When preparing against Radomir Vacek, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 276 games by Radomir Vacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Radomir Vacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Radomir Vacek 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 | 2,003 | 2,184 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,987 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 66 | 122 | 88 | 23.9% |
| As White | 140 | 39 | 67 | 34 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 136 | 27 | 55 | 54 | 19.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Radomir Vacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Radomir Vacek's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 139 | 99.3% | 51.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Vacek usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Vacek usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Vacek usually continues Bg5 (64.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vacek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 98.7% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 97.4% | 43.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Radomir Vacek's chess games
All 276 games by Radomir Vacek 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: 66 wins, 122 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 10/10/2 | 45.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/7/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Jan Cerny | 2,428 | chT1b-CZE 9697 | D17 |
| Oct 2006 | Robert Fiala | 2,334 | chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | B27 |
| Jan 1999 | Vladimir Karlik | 2,320 | Ceske Budejovice Open | E94 |
| Jan 1995 | Zdenek Haba | 2,275 | chT2-CZE | D16 |
| Jan 1999 | Frantisek Hosticka | 2,235 | Ceske Budejovice Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1999 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,246 |
| chT2-CZE 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,207 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 3 | 2,025 |
| chT2a-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1,903 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,989 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Radomir Vacek's chess games?
276 games by Radomir Vacek, 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 Radomir Vacek has played.
What does Radomir Vacek play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Radomir Vacek opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Radomir Vacek answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Radomir Vacek play as White?
As White, Radomir Vacek's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Radomir Vacek play as Black?
As Black, Radomir Vacek most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Radomir Vacek's FIDE rating?
Radomir Vacek is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Radomir Vacek played?
Our database contains 276 games by Radomir Vacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 122 draws, 88 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Radomir Vacek?
276 games by Radomir Vacek 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.