Prepare against Vaclav Buchta
Czechia · World #9,414 classical · FIDE ID 23739118
When preparing against Vaclav Buchta, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 64 games by Vaclav Buchta, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Buchta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Buchta 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 | 2,179 | 2,272 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,112 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,204 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 30 | 19 | 15 | 46.9% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 38 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Buchta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Buchta's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 57.7% | 76.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 76.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Buchta usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Buchta usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Buchta usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Buchta usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …g5 (33% of these games) — Buchta usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 45.0% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Vaclav Buchta's chess games
All 64 games by Vaclav Buchta in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 30 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Jakub Vaculik | 2,282 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | A43 |
| Jan 2025 | J Malik | 2,259 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | B90 |
| Nov 2025 | J Adamek | 2,258 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | B90 |
| Jul 2024 | Jaroslav Novotny | 2,172 | Liberec Desko Open | B10 |
| Oct 2024 | M Zvarik | 2,160 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,272 |
| ch-Morava | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,879 |
| Znojmo Rotunda Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,040 |
| Liberec Desko Open | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,278 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,361 |
| chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,956 |
| chT2E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| 12th Brno Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Buchta's chess games?
64 games by Vaclav Buchta, from Dec 2019 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 Vaclav Buchta has played.
What does Vaclav Buchta play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Vaclav Buchta opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Buchta answers 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Buchta play as White?
As White, Vaclav Buchta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Buchta play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Buchta most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Vaclav Buchta's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Buchta is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Vaclav Buchta played?
Our database contains 64 games by Vaclav Buchta, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Buchta?
64 games by Vaclav Buchta 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.