Prepare against Vaclav Contos
Czechia · World #22,056 classical · FIDE ID 313904
Our database contains 215 games by Vaclav Contos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Contos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Contos 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 | 2,040 | 2,180 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,088 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 52 | 95 | 68 | 24.2% |
| As White | 102 | 28 | 48 | 26 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 113 | 24 | 47 | 42 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Contos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Contos's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 59.8% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 27 | 26.5% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Contos usually continues Ne2 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Contos usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Contos usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Contos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Contos usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Contos usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 71.7% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 13 | 21.7% | 11.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 71.9% | 39.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.6% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
Vaclav Contos's chess games
All 215 games by Vaclav Contos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 52 wins, 95 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 24 | 4/13/7 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 2/8/8 | 11.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Robert Hlavacek | 2,249 | chT-CZE1W 0708 | B07 |
| Mar 2023 | Assan Mukashev | 2,221 | chT2B-CZE 2223 | C02 |
| Feb 2015 | Jan Vokoun | 2,214 | chT-CZE 1W 1415 | D00 |
| Nov 2012 | Ales Simunek | 2,212 | chT2A-CZE 1213 | A44 |
| Oct 2015 | Jonas Eret | 2,212 | chT2A-CZE 1516 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2b-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,186 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
| chT2A-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,118 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,168 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,089 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 1,983 |
| chT2A-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,158 |
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Contos's chess games?
215 games by Vaclav Contos, from Apr 2003 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 Contos has played.
What does Vaclav Contos play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Vaclav Contos opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Contos answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Contos play as White?
As White, Vaclav Contos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Contos play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Contos most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Vaclav Contos's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Contos is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Vaclav Contos played?
Our database contains 215 games by Vaclav Contos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 95 draws, 68 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Contos?
215 games by Vaclav Contos 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.