Prepare against Tomas Vahala
Czechia · World #59,605 classical · FIDE ID 335002
Our database contains 103 games by Tomas Vahala, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Vahala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Vahala 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 | 1,857 | 1,907 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 33 | 31 | 39 | 32.0% |
| As White | 51 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 52 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Vahala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Vahala's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 60.8% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 11 | 21.6% | 81.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 51.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Vahala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Vahala usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Vahala usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 81.8% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Vahala usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Vahala usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Vahala usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 85.2% | 47.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
Tomas Vahala's chess games
All 103 games by Tomas Vahala in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 33 wins, 31 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Andrija Baturina | 2,036 | Cesky Krumlov Open 2nd | B28 |
| Nov 2010 | Petr Kellner | 1,967 | 4th Cesky Krumlov Open | B07 |
| Oct 2007 | Brigitte Grosse-Honebrink | 1,952 | 1st Cesky Krumlov Open | D35 |
| Nov 2009 | Vaclav Maryska | 1,928 | 3rd Cesky Krumlov Open | B85 |
| Jul 2019 | Jonas Kaspar | 1,890 | Ceske Budejovice Open | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,691 |
| Karvina Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,714 |
| 13th Orlova Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,637 |
| 4th Cesky Krumlov Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| 12th Orlova Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,825 |
| 8th Orlova Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| 3rd Cesky Krumlov Open | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Vahala's chess games?
103 games by Tomas Vahala, from Jan 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 Tomas Vahala has played.
What does Tomas Vahala play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Tomas Vahala opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Vahala answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Tomas Vahala play as White?
As White, Tomas Vahala's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Vahala play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Vahala most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Tomas Vahala's FIDE rating?
Tomas Vahala is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (May 2011).
How many games has Tomas Vahala played?
Our database contains 103 games by Tomas Vahala, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 31 draws, 39 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Vahala?
103 games by Tomas Vahala 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.