Prepare against Stanislav Cifka
FM · Czechia · World #1,724 classical · FIDE ID 317349
Our database contains 526 games by Stanislav Cifka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stanislav Cifka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stanislav Cifka 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 | 2,397 | 2,439 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,384 | 2,410 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 526 | 245 | 130 | 151 | 46.6% |
| As White | 268 | 140 | 64 | 64 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 258 | 105 | 66 | 87 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stanislav Cifka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stanislav Cifka's side.
First moves as White (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 199 | 74.3% | 67.3% |
| e4 | 51 | 19.0% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 5.2% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Cifka usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Cifka usually continues c4 (67.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Cifka usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 57.8% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Cifka usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Cifka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Cifka usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 65 | 43.3% | 60.8% |
| c5 | 46 | 30.7% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 31 | 20.7% | 53.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 46.2% | 61.7% |
| e6 | 29 | 44.6% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Stanislav Cifka's chess games
All 526 games by Stanislav Cifka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 245 wins, 130 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 16/0/3 | 84.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Rauf Mamedov | 2,587 | Pardubice Czech Open | E94 |
| Feb 2026 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,537 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 | D02 |
| Dec 2007 | Ranko Szuhanek | 2,485 | 16th Donau Open | D11 |
| Nov 2025 | J Stocek | 2,471 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 | A13 |
| Dec 2022 | Karel Malinovsky | 2,463 | chT-CZE 2223 | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U14 | 2001 | 26 | 15.5 | 1,956 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 1997 | 17 | 11 | – |
| ch-CZE U12 | 1999 | 15 | 8 | – |
| 43rd Wch U20 | 2004 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| Olomouc Inline Czechia Cup | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,263 |
| ch-CZE | 2005 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,316 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,362 |
| TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,472 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stanislav Cifka's chess games?
526 games by Stanislav Cifka, from Apr 2003 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 Stanislav Cifka has played.
What does Stanislav Cifka play on the first move as White?
Across 268 games with White in our database, Stanislav Cifka opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stanislav Cifka answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Stanislav Cifka play as White?
As White, Stanislav Cifka's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 65.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 268 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stanislav Cifka play as Black?
As Black, Stanislav Cifka most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Stanislav Cifka's FIDE rating?
Stanislav Cifka is currently rated 2,397 in classical chess and 2,384 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Stanislav Cifka played?
Our database contains 526 games by Stanislav Cifka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 245 wins, 130 draws, 151 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stanislav Cifka?
526 games by Stanislav Cifka 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.