Prepare against Svatopluk Svoboda
IM · Czechia · World #2,780 classical · FIDE ID 14903563
When preparing against Svatopluk Svoboda, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 585 games by Svatopluk Svoboda, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Svatopluk Svoboda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svatopluk Svoboda 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 | 2,347 | 2,453 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,326 | 2,329 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,387 | 2,402 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 585 | 235 | 200 | 150 | 40.2% |
| As White | 295 | 138 | 90 | 67 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 290 | 97 | 110 | 83 | 33.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svatopluk Svoboda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svatopluk Svoboda's side.
First moves as White (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 278 | 94.2% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 16 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 45.0% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 33 | 25.2% | 43.9% |
| e5 | 21 | 16.0% | 61.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 6.9% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 76.9% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 14 | 13.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Svatopluk Svoboda's chess games
All 585 games by Svatopluk Svoboda 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: 235 wins, 200 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 70 | 36/20/14 | 51.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 38 | 16/14/8 | 42.1% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,545 | chT-SVK 1617 | A96 |
| Jan 2013 | Vitezslav Rasik | 2,516 | 12th Prague Open A | B80 |
| Nov 2021 | Jan Bernasek | 2,498 | chT1W-CZE 2122 | B53 |
| May 2016 | Pavel Simacek | 2,455 | ch-CZE | B77 |
| May 2018 | Petr Haba | 2,454 | ch-CZE | B37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2018 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,491 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2000 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,287 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,322 |
| Miskolc Avas Open | 1999 | 17 | 9 | 2,274 |
| ch-SVK | 1998 | 12 | 6 | 2,179 |
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| chT-CZE 1W 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svatopluk Svoboda's chess games?
585 games by Svatopluk Svoboda, 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 Svatopluk Svoboda has played.
What does Svatopluk Svoboda play on the first move as White?
Across 295 games with White in our database, Svatopluk Svoboda opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svatopluk Svoboda answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Svatopluk Svoboda play as White?
As White, Svatopluk Svoboda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (70 games, 51.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 295 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svatopluk Svoboda play as Black?
As Black, Svatopluk Svoboda most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 15.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 290 games.
What is Svatopluk Svoboda's FIDE rating?
Svatopluk Svoboda is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess, 2,326 in rapid and 2,387 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Svatopluk Svoboda played?
Our database contains 585 games by Svatopluk Svoboda, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 235 wins, 200 draws, 150 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svatopluk Svoboda?
585 games by Svatopluk Svoboda 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.