Prepare against Vaclav Koubek
Czechia · World #32,377 classical · FIDE ID 316474
Our database contains 505 games by Vaclav Koubek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Koubek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Koubek 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 | 1,972 | 2,153 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 2,056 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 505 | 187 | 126 | 192 | 37.0% |
| As White | 248 | 106 | 50 | 92 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 257 | 81 | 76 | 100 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Koubek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Koubek's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 248 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Koubek usually continues Nc3 (48.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Koubek usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Koubek usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 140 | 88.1% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 7.5% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 80.4% | 43.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Vaclav Koubek's chess games
All 505 games by Vaclav Koubek 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: 187 wins, 126 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 101 | 41/16/44 | 40.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 27 | 15/5/7 | 55.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 29 | 8/7/14 | 27.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 4/9/10 | 17.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Ladislav Smejkal | 2,505 | Chrudim Open 1 | E67 |
| Jul 2007 | Alexander N. Chudinovskih | 2,417 | Tabor Open | C55 |
| Jan 1997 | Milan Orsag | 2,385 | chT1a-CZE 9697 | C46 |
| Jan 1997 | Josef Horak | 2,360 | chT1a-CZE 9697 | B26 |
| Jan 2001 | Josef Varejcko | 2,265 | chTV-CZE 0102 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2008 | 54 | 33.5 | 2,146 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2003 | 51 | 22 | 1,975 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2001 | 25 | 13 | 1,982 |
| chT2A-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 21 | 15 | 2,240 |
| chT2A-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 21 | 10 | 2,057 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 21 | 6.5 | 1,980 |
| chT2b-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 19 | 6.5 | 1,969 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Open | 1997 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Koubek's chess games?
505 games by Vaclav Koubek, 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 Koubek has played.
What does Vaclav Koubek play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Vaclav Koubek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Koubek answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Koubek play as White?
As White, Vaclav Koubek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (101 games, 40.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Italian Game (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Koubek play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Koubek most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 17.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is Vaclav Koubek's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Koubek is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Vaclav Koubek played?
Our database contains 505 games by Vaclav Koubek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 126 draws, 192 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Koubek?
505 games by Vaclav Koubek 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.