Prepare against Richard Mladek
IM · Czechia · World #1,969 classical · FIDE ID 386588
When preparing against Richard Mladek, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 19.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 720 games by Richard Mladek, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Mladek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Mladek 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 | 2,384 | 2,435 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,329 | 2,361 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,410 | 2,414 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 720 | 344 | 146 | 230 | 47.8% |
| As White | 353 | 178 | 64 | 111 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 367 | 166 | 82 | 119 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Mladek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Mladek's side.
First moves as White (353 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 161 | 45.6% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 152 | 43.1% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 9.3% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.4% | 40.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Mladek usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Mladek usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Mladek usually continues d4 (48.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mladek usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Mladek usually continues c4 (75.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Mladek usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 62.3% | 57.6% |
| e5 | 39 | 24.5% | 64.1% |
| f5 | 16 | 10.1% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 58.9% | 56.6% |
| d5 | 50 | 38.8% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Richard Mladek's chess games
All 720 games by Richard Mladek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 344 wins, 146 draws, 230 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 39 | 18/8/13 | 46.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 33 | 15/7/11 | 45.5% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 31 | 14/7/10 | 45.2% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 13/6/11 | 43.3% |
| E63 | English Opening | 26 | 5/7/14 | 19.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 12/1/12 | 48.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 22 | 14/3/5 | 63.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B00 | Duras Gambit | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | D Navara | 2,665 | ch-CZE Blitz 2024 | E46 |
| Apr 2020 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,618 | Titled Tue | B53 |
| Sep 2021 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 2,594 | ch-CZE | B14 |
| Dec 2018 | Jiri Stocek | 2,576 | ch-CZE Blitz | A45 |
| Jul 2022 | Leon Livaic | 2,576 | 33rd Pardubice Czech Open A | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 190 | 102.5 | 2,327 |
| ch-CZE | 2021 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,339 |
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,273 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,417 |
| ch-CZE Blitz | 2019 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,292 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 10 | 2,477 |
| chT-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 12 | 10 | 2,475 |
| ch-CZE U18/20 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Mladek's chess games?
720 games by Richard Mladek, from May 2014 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 Richard Mladek has played.
What does Richard Mladek play on the first move as White?
Across 353 games with White in our database, Richard Mladek opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Mladek answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Richard Mladek play as White?
As White, Richard Mladek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (31 games, 45.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 353 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Mladek play as Black?
As Black, Richard Mladek most often plays: Indian Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 48.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 367 games.
What is Richard Mladek's FIDE rating?
Richard Mladek is currently rated 2,384 in classical chess, 2,329 in rapid and 2,410 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Richard Mladek played?
Our database contains 720 games by Richard Mladek, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 344 wins, 146 draws, 230 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Mladek?
720 games by Richard Mladek 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.