Prepare against Tomas Ludvik
FM · Czechia · World #4,714 classical · FIDE ID 367664
When preparing against Tomas Ludvik, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 485 games by Tomas Ludvik, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Ludvik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Ludvik 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 | 2,281 | 2,346 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,155 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,131 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 485 | 180 | 139 | 166 | 37.1% |
| As White | 248 | 103 | 63 | 82 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 237 | 77 | 76 | 84 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Ludvik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Ludvik's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 200 | 80.6% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 27 | 10.9% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 6.9% | 41.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Ludvik usually continues c4 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ludvik usually continues c4 (51.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Ludvik usually continues Bg5 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Ludvik usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ludvik usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Ludvik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 54 | 49.5% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 36 | 33.0% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 19 | 17.4% | 44.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 58.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 40.0% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Tomas Ludvik's chess games
All 485 games by Tomas Ludvik in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Sep 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: 180 wins, 139 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 34 | 15/10/9 | 44.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 32 | 10/11/11 | 31.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 32 | 10/10/12 | 31.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Vojtech Zwardon | 2,465 | 30th Pardubice Open Rapid | A52 |
| Feb 2025 | Petr Haba | 2,425 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2024-25 | D39 |
| Apr 2019 | Jakub Roubalik | 2,417 | ch-CZE | D20 |
| Dec 2024 | Jan Miesbauer | 2,402 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2024-25 | E94 |
| Jan 2022 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,368 | chT-CZE 2122 | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pobeskydy Open | 2018 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 1,668 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2014 | 18 | 8 | 1,542 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,261 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,130 |
| chT1W-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| chT2D-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,422 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Ludvik's chess games?
485 games by Tomas Ludvik, from Sep 2012 to Sep 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 Tomas Ludvik has played.
What does Tomas Ludvik play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Tomas Ludvik opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Ludvik answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Tomas Ludvik play as White?
As White, Tomas Ludvik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Ludvik play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Ludvik most often plays: Slav Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Tomas Ludvik's FIDE rating?
Tomas Ludvik is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Tomas Ludvik played?
Our database contains 485 games by Tomas Ludvik, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 139 draws, 166 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Ludvik?
485 games by Tomas Ludvik 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.