Prepare against Richard Volcko
Slovakia · World #21,131 classical · FIDE ID 14935724
Our database contains 191 games by Richard Volcko, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Volcko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Volcko 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 | 2,048 | 2,078 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,963 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,019 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 86 | 35 | 70 | 45.0% |
| As White | 101 | 52 | 13 | 36 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 90 | 34 | 22 | 34 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Volcko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Volcko's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 96.0% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Volcko usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Volcko usually continues Nf3 (70.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Volcko usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Volcko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Volcko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 87.7% | 53.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 85.0% | 41.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
Richard Volcko's chess games
All 191 games by Richard Volcko in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 86 wins, 35 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 12/1/1 | 85.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Viktor Haring | 2,320 | ch-SVK U18/20 | C82 |
| Nov 2025 | Zdenek Vybiral | 2,219 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | C02 |
| Dec 2014 | Roman Juhar | 2,192 | Bardejov Open | B13 |
| Mar 2018 | Daniel Rajnak | 2,143 | chT2D-SVK 1718 | A48 |
| Mar 2015 | Stefan Dzurenda | 2,126 | chT2D-SVK 14/15 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2015 | 17 | 10 | 1,855 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2013 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,689 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,168 |
| chT2D-SVK 14/15 | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 2,108 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| 9th ch-EU Union U10 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,760 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Volcko's chess games?
191 games by Richard Volcko, from Nov 2011 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 Volcko has played.
What does Richard Volcko play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Richard Volcko opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Volcko answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Richard Volcko play as White?
As White, Richard Volcko's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (14 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Volcko play as Black?
As Black, Richard Volcko most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Richard Volcko's FIDE rating?
Richard Volcko is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Richard Volcko played?
Our database contains 191 games by Richard Volcko, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 35 draws, 70 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Volcko?
191 games by Richard Volcko 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.