Prepare against Vaclav Danek

Czechia · World #43,330 classical · FIDE ID 336106

When preparing against Vaclav Danek, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 40.0% over 15 games.

Our database contains 153 games by Vaclav Danek, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Danek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Danek 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Danek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Danek's side.

First moves as White (83 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 45.0% score
  • …c5 (53% of these games) — Danek usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
  • …e5 (25% of these games) — Danek usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
  • …e6 (15% of these games) — Danek usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
• 1.b4 — 37% of White games, 66.1% score
  • …d5 (45% of these games) — Danek usually continues Bb2 (60.7% score)
  • …e5 (45% of these games) — Danek usually continues Bb2 (67.9% score)
  • …Nf6 (6% of these games) — Danek usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)

Vaclav Danek's chess games

All 153 games by Vaclav Danek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 60 wins, 37 draws, 56 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Vaclav Danek's chess games?

153 games by Vaclav Danek, from Jul 2007 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 Danek has played.

What does Vaclav Danek play on the first move as White?

Across 83 games with White in our database, Vaclav Danek opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.b4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Danek answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).

What openings does Vaclav Danek play as White?

As White, Vaclav Danek's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (31 games, 54.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Vaclav Danek play as Black?

As Black, Vaclav Danek most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.

What is Vaclav Danek's FIDE rating?

Vaclav Danek is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Jul 2007).

How many games has Vaclav Danek played?

Our database contains 153 games by Vaclav Danek, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 37 draws, 56 losses (39.2% win rate).

How do I prepare against Vaclav Danek?

153 games by Vaclav Danek 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.

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