Prepare against Vaclav Finek
IM · Czechia · World #209 classical · FIDE ID 23718293
When preparing against Vaclav Finek, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 18.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 1,021 games by Vaclav Finek, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Finek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Finek 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 | 2,578 | 2,597 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,467 | 2,467 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,518 | 2,518 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,021 | 498 | 330 | 193 | 48.8% |
| As White | 514 | 281 | 157 | 76 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 507 | 217 | 173 | 117 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Finek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Finek's side.
First moves as White (509 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 384 | 75.4% | 69.1% |
| Nf3 | 76 | 14.9% | 69.1% |
| c4 | 23 | 4.5% | 78.3% |
| e4 | 21 | 4.1% | 78.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 69.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Finek usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Finek usually continues c4 (72.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Finek usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 69.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Finek usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Finek usually continues g3 (54.2% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Finek usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 128 | 55.4% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 74 | 32.0% | 53.4% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 8.2% | 81.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.2% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 88 | 52.1% | 60.2% |
| Nf6 | 81 | 47.9% | 60.5% |
Vaclav Finek's chess games
All 1,021 games by Vaclav Finek in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 498 wins, 330 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 124 | 68/39/17 | 54.8% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 67 | 33/22/12 | 49.3% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 40 | 22/14/4 | 55.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 30 | 19/8/3 | 63.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 15/1/3 | 78.9% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 15 | 11/4/0 | 73.3% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 78 | 38/27/13 | 48.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 68 | 26/24/18 | 38.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 33 | 6/20/7 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 33 | 12/18/3 | 36.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| A11 | English Opening | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 14/3/2 | 73.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,703 | Titled Tue Early | D45 |
| Apr 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,689 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Mar 2024 | David Navara | 2,669 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Jun 2023 | Erwin L'Ami | 2,645 | 5th Prague Challengers | E11 |
| Jan 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,641 | Titled Arena 2nd Jan | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 228 | 148.5 | 2,477 |
| ch-CZE | 2025 | 45 | 24 | 2,452 |
| Skalica Open A | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,335 |
| Liberec Desko Open | 2021 | 18 | 13 | 2,261 |
| ch-CZE Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 12 | 2,592 |
| Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | 2026 | 12 | 11 | 2,549 |
| Wch U08 | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 1,690 |
| TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,605 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Richard Stalmach (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Finek's chess games?
1,021 games by Vaclav Finek, from Aug 2017 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 Finek has played.
What does Vaclav Finek play on the first move as White?
Across 509 games with White in our database, Vaclav Finek opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Finek answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Finek play as White?
As White, Vaclav Finek's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (124 games, 54.8% win rate); Indian Defense (67 games, 49.3% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 514 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Finek play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Finek most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (78 games, 48.7% win rate); Slav Defense (68 games, 38.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (33 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 507 games.
What is Vaclav Finek's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Finek is currently rated 2,578 in classical chess, 2,467 in rapid and 2,518 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,597 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vaclav Finek played?
Our database contains 1,021 games by Vaclav Finek, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 498 wins, 330 draws, 193 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Finek?
1,021 games by Vaclav Finek 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.