Prepare against Vaclav Hovad
Czechia · World #138,051 classical · FIDE ID 336670
When preparing against Vaclav Hovad, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Vaclav Hovad, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Hovad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Hovad 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 | 1,625 | 1,768 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,670 | 1,723 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,751 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 17.5% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Hovad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Hovad's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 89.5% | 32.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Hovad usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hovad usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (24% of these games) — Hovad usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Hovad usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Vaclav Hovad's chess games
All 40 games by Vaclav Hovad in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 7 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Jaroslav Cvejn | 1,827 | Usti nad Orlici Open | E27 |
| Sep 2022 | Jaroslav Susen | 1,781 | 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | D12 |
| Sep 2022 | Martin Kominek | 1,702 | 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | B09 |
| Sep 2022 | Ludek Svec | 1,609 | 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | E06 |
| Jul 2011 | Frantisek Kebort | 1,482 | 9th Nachod Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,589 |
| Usti nad Orlici Open | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,888 |
| 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,692 |
| 9th Nachod Open | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,638 |
| Rychnov Open | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,779 |
| Litomysl Open | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Hovad's chess games?
40 games by Vaclav Hovad, from Apr 2008 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 Hovad has played.
What does Vaclav Hovad play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Vaclav Hovad opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Hovad answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Hovad play as White?
As White, Vaclav Hovad's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Hovad play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Hovad most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Vaclav Hovad's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Hovad is currently rated 1,625 in classical chess, 1,670 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,768 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Vaclav Hovad played?
Our database contains 40 games by Vaclav Hovad, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses (17.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Hovad?
40 games by Vaclav Hovad 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.