Prepare against Tomas Vanek
FM · Czechia · World #10,864 classical · FIDE ID 313459
Our database contains 495 games by Tomas Vanek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Vanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Vanek 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 | 2,156 | 2,292 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,132 | 2,229 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,138 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 495 | 158 | 107 | 230 | 31.9% |
| As White | 245 | 74 | 56 | 115 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 250 | 84 | 51 | 115 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Vanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Vanek's side.
First moves as White (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 42.4% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 67 | 27.3% | 50.7% |
| f4 | 30 | 12.2% | 38.3% |
| c4 | 11 | 4.5% | 40.9% |
| a3 | 9 | 3.7% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.9% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Vanek usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Vanek usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Vanek usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Vanek usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Vanek usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Vanek usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 67.5% | 42.6% |
| e5 | 33 | 27.5% | 51.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.2% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 70 | 80.5% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Tomas Vanek's chess games
All 495 games by Tomas Vanek 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: 158 wins, 107 draws, 230 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 30 | 8/7/15 | 26.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 73 | 23/21/29 | 31.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | B. Savitha Shri | 2,411 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
| Jul 2007 | Eduard Gorovykh | 2,409 | Pardubice Czech Open | A02 |
| Jun 2006 | Vladimir Talla | 2,403 | 1st Teplice Open | C80 |
| Dec 2023 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,395 | Titled Tue Early | A81 |
| Feb 2010 | Jiri Nun | 2,390 | chT1W-CZE 0910 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 187 | 59.5 | 2,072 |
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2016 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,210 |
| Prague Rejfir Memorial | 2010 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-CZE | 2019 | 18 | 7 | 2,185 |
| chT2b-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,308 |
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,185 |
| chT1W-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,273 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Vanek's chess games?
495 games by Tomas Vanek, 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 Tomas Vanek has played.
What does Tomas Vanek play on the first move as White?
Across 245 games with White in our database, Tomas Vanek opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Vanek answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Tomas Vanek play as White?
As White, Tomas Vanek's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 245 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Vanek play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Vanek most often plays: Dutch Defense (73 games, 31.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Tomas Vanek's FIDE rating?
Tomas Vanek is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,132 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Tomas Vanek played?
Our database contains 495 games by Tomas Vanek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 107 draws, 230 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Vanek?
495 games by Tomas Vanek 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.