Prepare against Svatopluk Maj
Czechia · World #53,560 classical · FIDE ID 341509
Our database contains 49 games by Svatopluk Maj, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svatopluk Maj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svatopluk Maj 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 | 1,879 | 2,040 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 6 | 28 | 15 | 12.2% |
| As White | 29 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svatopluk Maj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svatopluk Maj's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 96.6% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Maj usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Maj usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Maj usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Maj usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Svatopluk Maj's chess games
All 49 games by Svatopluk Maj in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 6 wins, 28 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A55 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Petr Svancara | 2,089 | chT-CZE 2F 1617 | B38 |
| Apr 2008 | Jiri Polach | 2,081 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | D14 |
| Dec 2017 | Jiri Hrtanek | 1,970 | chT-CZE 2F 1718 | D55 |
| Nov 2019 | Marek Vicha | 1,964 | chT-CZE 2F 1920 | D13 |
| Mar 2008 | Miroslav Suchanek | 1,900 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 2F 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,863 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,909 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svatopluk Maj's chess games?
49 games by Svatopluk Maj, from Jul 2008 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 Svatopluk Maj has played.
What does Svatopluk Maj play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Svatopluk Maj opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svatopluk Maj answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Svatopluk Maj play as White?
As White, Svatopluk Maj's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svatopluk Maj play as Black?
As Black, Svatopluk Maj most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Svatopluk Maj's FIDE rating?
Svatopluk Maj is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Svatopluk Maj played?
Our database contains 49 games by Svatopluk Maj, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 28 draws, 15 losses (12.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svatopluk Maj?
49 games by Svatopluk Maj 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.