Prepare against Richard Biolek
IM · Czechia · World #2,826 classical · FIDE ID 300756
When preparing against Richard Biolek, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 13.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 1,501 games by Richard Biolek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Richard Biolek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Biolek 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 | 2,346 | 2,478 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,405 | 2,446 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,473 | 2,473 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,501 | 559 | 700 | 242 | 37.2% |
| As White | 750 | 318 | 334 | 98 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 751 | 241 | 366 | 144 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Biolek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Biolek's side.
First moves as White (750 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 429 | 57.2% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 122 | 16.3% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 100 | 13.3% | 68.0% |
| Nf3 | 75 | 10.0% | 68.7% |
| g3 | 11 | 1.5% | 68.2% |
| f4 | 7 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Biolek usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Biolek usually continues Nf3 (66.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Biolek usually continues d4 (68.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Biolek usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Biolek usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Biolek usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 181 | 55.5% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 46 | 14.1% | 58.7% |
| c5 | 46 | 14.1% | 60.9% |
| e6 | 16 | 4.9% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 9 | 2.8% | 77.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 2.5% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 105 | 36.0% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 52 | 17.8% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 46 | 15.8% | 60.9% |
| g6 | 37 | 12.7% | 52.7% |
| e6 | 24 | 8.2% | 56.3% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 3.4% | 45.0% |
Richard Biolek's chess games
All 1,501 games by Richard Biolek 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: 559 wins, 700 draws, 242 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 88 | 33/40/15 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 33 | 20/9/4 | 60.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/16/2 | 37.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 14/11/2 | 51.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 12/8/2 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/11/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 62 | 20/26/16 | 32.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 40 | 17/16/7 | 42.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 12/21/4 | 32.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 33 | 6/18/9 | 18.2% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 31 | 12/13/6 | 38.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 4/21/5 | 13.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 26 | 10/11/5 | 38.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 26 | 10/13/3 | 38.5% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 6/15/3 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | David Navara | 2,705 | chT-CZE 1314 | E90 |
| Jun 2009 | Bartlomiej Macieja | 2,601 | 4th Wroclaw Polonia Open | B45 |
| May 2012 | Jiri Stocek | 2,595 | ch-CZE | A60 |
| Dec 2004 | Viacheslav Dydyshko | 2,587 | chT-CZE 0405 | E41 |
| Jan 1997 | Ilia Balinov | 2,560 | Olomouc After GP Mladi | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2017 | 51 | 27 | 2,375 |
| Tatry Open | 2019 | 44 | 31 | 2,382 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1992 | 22 | 17.5 | 2,554 |
| ch-CSR | 1992 | 22 | 13 | 2,478 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 21 | 11 | 2,340 |
| chT1E-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 19 | 12 | 2,447 |
| chT-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,427 |
| chT-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,438 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Josef Jurek (19 games) · Tomas Polak (12 games) · Sergej Berezjuk (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Biolek's chess games?
1,501 games by Richard Biolek, 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 Richard Biolek has played.
What does Richard Biolek play on the first move as White?
Across 750 games with White in our database, Richard Biolek opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Biolek answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Richard Biolek play as White?
As White, Richard Biolek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (88 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (33 games, 60.6% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 750 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Biolek play as Black?
As Black, Richard Biolek most often plays: Modern Defense (62 games, 32.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (40 games, 42.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (37 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 751 games.
What is Richard Biolek's FIDE rating?
Richard Biolek is currently rated 2,346 in classical chess, 2,405 in rapid and 2,473 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,478 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Richard Biolek played?
Our database contains 1,501 games by Richard Biolek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 559 wins, 700 draws, 242 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Biolek?
1,501 games by Richard Biolek 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.