Prepare against Richard Stalmach
IM · Czechia · World #947 classical · FIDE ID 372048
Our database contains 1,010 games by Richard Stalmach, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Stalmach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Stalmach 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 | 2,456 | 2,464 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,345 | 2,348 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,295 | 2,334 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,010 | 457 | 213 | 340 | 45.2% |
| As White | 507 | 254 | 93 | 160 | 50.1% |
| As Black | 503 | 203 | 120 | 180 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Stalmach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Stalmach's side.
First moves as White (507 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 431 | 85.0% | 58.4% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 8.1% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 23 | 4.5% | 58.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 1.6% | 87.5% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 58.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Stalmach usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Stalmach usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Stalmach usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 64.6% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Stalmach usually continues g3 (53.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Stalmach usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Stalmach usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 179 | 73.7% | 55.3% |
| Nc6 | 27 | 11.1% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 18 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 121 | 72.9% | 50.4% |
| g6 | 16 | 9.6% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 12 | 7.2% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 6.0% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Richard Stalmach's chess games
All 1,010 games by Richard Stalmach in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - Aug 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: 457 wins, 213 draws, 340 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 83 | 39/20/24 | 47.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 59 | 31/15/13 | 52.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 32 | 12/10/10 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 32 | 21/3/8 | 65.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 20/1/9 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 11/3/15 | 37.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 49 | 26/9/14 | 53.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 5/12/8 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/4/13 | 29.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | David Navara | 2,678 | ch-CZE | A09 |
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,636 | Mitropa Cup | A07 |
| Aug 2024 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | E49 |
| Dec 2023 | Hovhannes Gabuzyan | 2,579 | Titled Tue Late | D41 |
| Apr 2025 | Tomas Laurusas | 2,578 | ECo-C TCh-SVK 2024-25 | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 216 | 94.5 | 2,249 |
| ch-CZE | 2025 | 36 | 20 | 2,441 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2015 | 18 | 14 | 1,679 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2024 | 15 | 10 | 2,564 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 9 | 2,239 |
| chT-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,376 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 12 | 6 | 2,244 |
| chT-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,459 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vaclav Finek (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Stalmach's chess games?
1,010 games by Richard Stalmach, from Oct 2013 to Aug 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 Stalmach has played.
What does Richard Stalmach play on the first move as White?
Across 507 games with White in our database, Richard Stalmach opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Stalmach answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Richard Stalmach play as White?
As White, Richard Stalmach's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (83 games, 47.0% win rate); Slav Defense (59 games, 52.5% win rate); Catalan (32 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 507 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Stalmach play as Black?
As Black, Richard Stalmach most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 53.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 503 games.
What is Richard Stalmach's FIDE rating?
Richard Stalmach is currently rated 2,456 in classical chess, 2,345 in rapid and 2,295 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,464 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Richard Stalmach played?
Our database contains 1,010 games by Richard Stalmach, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 457 wins, 213 draws, 340 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Stalmach?
1,010 games by Richard Stalmach 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.