Prepare against Tadeas Balacek
CM · Czechia · World #1,410 classical · FIDE ID 327646
Our database contains 709 games by Tadeas Balacek, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tadeas Balacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tadeas Balacek 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 | 2,416 | 2,416 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,324 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,263 | 2,312 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 709 | 269 | 281 | 159 | 37.9% |
| As White | 363 | 147 | 153 | 63 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 346 | 122 | 128 | 96 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tadeas Balacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tadeas Balacek's side.
First moves as White (363 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 300 | 82.6% | 61.7% |
| e4 | 30 | 8.3% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 6.3% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.9% | 42.9% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Balacek usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Balacek usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Balacek usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Balacek usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Balacek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Balacek usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 143 | 87.7% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 14 | 8.6% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 101 | 86.3% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 9.4% | 22.7% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Tadeas Balacek's chess games
All 709 games by Tadeas Balacek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 269 wins, 281 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 45 | 21/13/11 | 46.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 41 | 15/17/9 | 36.6% |
| E01 | Catalan | 40 | 15/22/3 | 37.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 16/15/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 15/10/11 | 41.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 32 | 5/13/14 | 15.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/14/1 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Vitezslav Rasik | 2,461 | ch-CZE Blitz | E92 |
| Oct 2018 | Svatopluk Svoboda | 2,438 | chT1W-CZE 1819 | C01 |
| Jul 2017 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,415 | 13th Prague Golden rap Open | E10 |
| Dec 2025 | Richard Mladek | 2,397 | ch-CZE Blitz 2025 | D37 |
| Apr 2022 | Jaroslav Bures | 2,394 | chT-CZE 2122 | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U14 | 2009 | 36 | 23 | 1,882 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2015 | 35 | 24 | 2,195 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2007 | 26 | 15.5 | 1,687 |
| Ricany Open | 2016 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,299 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2013 | 22 | 10 | 2,221 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2010 | 18 | 12 | 2,088 |
| Ricany Open A | 2014 | 18 | 12 | 2,216 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tomas Kraus (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tadeas Balacek's chess games?
709 games by Tadeas Balacek, from Oct 2005 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 Tadeas Balacek has played.
What does Tadeas Balacek play on the first move as White?
Across 363 games with White in our database, Tadeas Balacek opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tadeas Balacek answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does Tadeas Balacek play as White?
As White, Tadeas Balacek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (45 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Catalan (40 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 363 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tadeas Balacek play as Black?
As Black, Tadeas Balacek most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (36 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (32 games, 15.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 346 games.
What is Tadeas Balacek's FIDE rating?
Tadeas Balacek is currently rated 2,416 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,263 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tadeas Balacek played?
Our database contains 709 games by Tadeas Balacek, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 269 wins, 281 draws, 159 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tadeas Balacek?
709 games by Tadeas Balacek 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.