Prepare against Rudolf Hlavac
Czechia · World #31,911 classical · FIDE ID 304891
When preparing against Rudolf Hlavac, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 732 games by Rudolf Hlavac, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Hlavac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Hlavac 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 | 1,974 | 2,192 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 2,003 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 2,010 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 732 | 239 | 250 | 243 | 32.7% |
| As White | 363 | 134 | 124 | 105 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 369 | 105 | 126 | 138 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Hlavac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Hlavac's side.
First moves as White (363 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 363 | 100.0% | 54.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Hlavac usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Hlavac usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hlavac usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 194 | 97.5% | 48.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 75.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 27 | 24.3% | 51.9% |
Rudolf Hlavac's chess games
All 732 games by Rudolf Hlavac in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 239 wins, 250 draws, 243 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 128 | 45/38/45 | 35.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 15/11/8 | 44.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 31 | 9/18/4 | 29.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 2/10/4 | 12.5% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 73 | 25/31/17 | 34.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 56 | 14/19/23 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 34 | 11/7/16 | 32.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 8/9/12 | 27.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 27 | 5/8/14 | 18.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Petr Zvara | 2,400 | Regionalliga NO 0001 | B33 |
| Sep 2004 | Milan Smistik | 2,335 | Brno Trade Open | B53 |
| Jan 1998 | Michal Kujovic | 2,310 | Tatry Open | C84 |
| Jan 1998 | Josef Lys | 2,305 | 2nd Pobeskydy-B | D02 |
| Aug 2023 | Lukas Klement | 2,304 | Plzen Calliditas Open | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2017 | 43 | 25.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2009 | 36 | 24 | 2,091 |
| Tatry Open | 2002 | 22 | 9 | 2,234 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2022 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,977 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 2,035 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2004 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,009 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2011 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,214 |
| Jirasek Memorial Open A | 2009 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Hlavac's chess games?
732 games by Rudolf Hlavac, from Apr 2003 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 Rudolf Hlavac has played.
What does Rudolf Hlavac play on the first move as White?
Across 363 games with White in our database, Rudolf Hlavac opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Hlavac answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Hlavac play as White?
As White, Rudolf Hlavac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (128 games, 35.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 363 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Hlavac play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Hlavac most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (73 games, 34.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (56 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (34 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 369 games.
What is Rudolf Hlavac's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Hlavac is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Rudolf Hlavac played?
Our database contains 732 games by Rudolf Hlavac, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 239 wins, 250 draws, 243 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Hlavac?
732 games by Rudolf Hlavac 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.