Prepare against Stepan Hrbek
IM · Czechia · World #932 classical · FIDE ID 393479
Our database contains 809 games by Stepan Hrbek, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stepan Hrbek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepan Hrbek 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 | 2,458 | 2,468 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,332 | 2,332 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,351 | 2,373 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 809 | 325 | 219 | 265 | 40.2% |
| As White | 405 | 168 | 112 | 125 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 404 | 157 | 107 | 140 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stepan Hrbek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stepan Hrbek's side.
First moves as White (405 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 185 | 45.7% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 106 | 26.2% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 57 | 14.1% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 8 | 2.0% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Hrbek usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hrbek usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Hrbek usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Hrbek usually continues c4 (44.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Hrbek usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Hrbek usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 50.7% | 56.4% |
| e5 | 83 | 41.3% | 48.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.5% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 63.1% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 42 | 34.4% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Stepan Hrbek's chess games
All 809 games by Stepan Hrbek in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 325 wins, 219 draws, 265 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 29 | 13/8/8 | 44.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 8/14/3 | 32.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,614 | Titled Tue Early | C77 |
| Feb 2026 | Daniil Yuffa | 2,604 | 8th Prague Challengers | A08 |
| Oct 2024 | Adam Kozak | 2,600 | Titled Tue Early | D38 |
| Mar 2024 | Maxim Rodshtein | 2,590 | Prague Challengers 6th | C55 |
| Jan 2025 | A Dreev | 2,590 | Titled Tue Early | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 197 | 97.5 | 2,288 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2024 | 27 | 17 | 2,424 |
| ch-CZE | 2025 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,345 |
| Skalica Open A | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 2,396 |
| Skalica Open | 2021 | 17 | 8 | 2,138 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,054 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2018 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,022 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepan Hrbek's chess games?
809 games by Stepan Hrbek, from Feb 2015 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 Stepan Hrbek has played.
What does Stepan Hrbek play on the first move as White?
Across 405 games with White in our database, Stepan Hrbek opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepan Hrbek answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Stepan Hrbek play as White?
As White, Stepan Hrbek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 405 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepan Hrbek play as Black?
As Black, Stepan Hrbek most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 404 games.
What is Stepan Hrbek's FIDE rating?
Stepan Hrbek is currently rated 2,458 in classical chess, 2,332 in rapid and 2,351 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,468 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Stepan Hrbek played?
Our database contains 809 games by Stepan Hrbek, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 325 wins, 219 draws, 265 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepan Hrbek?
809 games by Stepan Hrbek 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.