Prepare against Richard Viglas
Slovakia · World #96,284 classical · FIDE ID 14976943
When preparing against Richard Viglas, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 31 games by Richard Viglas, covering Oct 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Richard Viglas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Viglas 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 | 1,741 | 1,749 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,735 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,750 | 1,750 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 51.6% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Viglas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Viglas's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (64% of these games) — Viglas usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Viglas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Viglas usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 25.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Viglas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Viglas usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Richard Viglas's chess games
All 31 games by Richard Viglas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Niranjana Ganeshram | 1,631 | FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | European Continental Stage | D02 |
| Apr 2024 | Samuel Belovic | 1,533 | ch-SVK U10 | C72 |
| Oct 2026 | Fazli Enes Alkan | 1,520 | FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | European Continental Stage | B23 |
| Apr 2024 | Aron Sipos | 1,483 | ch-SVK U10 | A45 |
| Apr 2024 | Juraj Chmelik | 1,456 | ch-SVK U10 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U08 | 2023 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,099 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,570 |
| FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | European Continental Stage | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Viglas's chess games?
31 games by Richard Viglas, from Oct 2023 to Oct 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 Viglas has played.
What does Richard Viglas play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Richard Viglas opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Viglas answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games).
What openings does Richard Viglas play as White?
As White, Richard Viglas's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Viglas play as Black?
As Black, Richard Viglas most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Richard Viglas's FIDE rating?
Richard Viglas is currently rated 1,741 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,750 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Richard Viglas played?
Our database contains 31 games by Richard Viglas, covering Oct 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 12 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Viglas?
31 games by Richard Viglas 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.