Prepare against Stanislav Starek
Czechia · World #8,707 classical · FIDE ID 349844
Our database contains 376 games by Stanislav Starek, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stanislav Starek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stanislav Starek 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 | 2,191 | 2,248 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,165 | 2,214 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,148 | 2,207 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 376 | 110 | 135 | 131 | 29.3% |
| As White | 199 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 177 | 44 | 68 | 65 | 24.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stanislav Starek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stanislav Starek's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 151 | 75.9% | 50.7% |
| e4 | 22 | 11.1% | 43.2% |
| c4 | 21 | 10.6% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Starek usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Starek usually continues c4 (48.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Starek usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Starek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Starek usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Starek usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 43.0% | 44.6% |
| g6 | 14 | 16.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 12.8% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 10 | 11.6% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.3% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 53.8% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 19 | 36.5% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Stanislav Starek's chess games
All 376 games by Stanislav Starek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 110 wins, 135 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 37 | 20/7/10 | 54.1% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Kirill Burdalev | 2,385 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | B02 |
| Dec 2023 | Tomas Vojta | 2,366 | Svetla nad Sazavou Mares Memorial | D02 |
| Apr 2021 | Jakub Szotkowski | 2,366 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | D11 |
| Jul 2017 | Kamil Plichta | 2,355 | chT-CZE rap | E68 |
| Jan 2020 | Petr Spacek | 2,349 | chT-CZE 2C 1920 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2016 | 39 | 21 | 2,081 |
| Ricany Open A | 2014 | 17 | 10 | 2,144 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2011 | 17 | 7 | 1,879 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2021 | 16 | 8 | 2,234 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,242 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,190 |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,068 |
| chT1W-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stanislav Starek's chess games?
376 games by Stanislav Starek, from Jan 2010 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 Starek has played.
What does Stanislav Starek play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Stanislav Starek opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stanislav Starek answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Stanislav Starek play as White?
As White, Stanislav Starek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 54.1% win rate); London System (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stanislav Starek play as Black?
As Black, Stanislav Starek most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Stanislav Starek's FIDE rating?
Stanislav Starek is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess, 2,165 in rapid and 2,148 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Stanislav Starek played?
Our database contains 376 games by Stanislav Starek, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 135 draws, 131 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stanislav Starek?
376 games by Stanislav Starek 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.