Prepare against Vaclav Fiala
Czechia · World #8,673 classical · FIDE ID 331503
When preparing against Vaclav Fiala, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 253 games by Vaclav Fiala, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Fiala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Fiala 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 | 2,192 | 2,329 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,222 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,253 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 96 | 68 | 89 | 37.9% |
| As White | 120 | 45 | 31 | 44 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 133 | 51 | 37 | 45 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Fiala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Fiala's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 77.5% | 48.4% |
| b3 | 11 | 9.2% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Fiala usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Fiala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Fiala usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 9% of White games, 72.7% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Fiala usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Fiala usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Fiala usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 83.1% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.2% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 54.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 41.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Vaclav Fiala's chess games
All 253 games by Vaclav Fiala in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Sep 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: 96 wins, 68 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 4/2/14 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Miklos Galyas | 2,459 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | B08 |
| Feb 2016 | Raj Tischbierek | 2,433 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | B19 |
| Jan 2016 | David 1981 Martinez Martin | 2,407 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | D31 |
| Dec 2025 | Piotr Piesik | 2,402 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | B13 |
| Aug 2009 | Aleksei Kireev | 2,389 | Stare Mesto Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2012 | 28 | 13 | 2,234 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2021 | 18 | 12 | 2,144 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 15 | 6 | 2,215 |
| chT1E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,326 |
| chT2E-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| chT2E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,192 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,428 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Fiala's chess games?
253 games by Vaclav Fiala, from Oct 2006 to Sep 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 Fiala has played.
What does Vaclav Fiala play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Vaclav Fiala opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Fiala answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Fiala play as White?
As White, Vaclav Fiala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Fiala play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Fiala most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Vaclav Fiala's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Fiala is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Vaclav Fiala played?
Our database contains 253 games by Vaclav Fiala, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 68 draws, 89 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Fiala?
253 games by Vaclav Fiala 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.