Prepare against Vaclav Kroulik
Czechia · World #11,053 classical · FIDE ID 23725478
When preparing against Vaclav Kroulik, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 39.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 148 games by Vaclav Kroulik, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Kroulik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Kroulik 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 | 2,154 | 2,241 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,087 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,062 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 56 | 42 | 50 | 37.8% |
| As White | 71 | 30 | 17 | 24 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 77 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Kroulik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Kroulik's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 81.7% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 14.1% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kroulik usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kroulik usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kroulik usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kroulik usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kroulik usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Kroulik usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 100.0% | 51.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 72.7% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
Vaclav Kroulik's chess games
All 148 games by Vaclav Kroulik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - Aug 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: 56 wins, 42 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Hayk Mirimanian | 2,290 | Prague Summer Open | B42 |
| Jul 2024 | Pavel Freisler | 2,253 | 35th Pardubice Rapid Open | B03 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Shemeakin | 2,252 | 36th Czech Rapid G1 | E11 |
| Jul 2022 | Jachym Bares | 2,129 | 33rd Pardubice Rapid Open | C47 |
| Jul 2025 | Blaz Debevec | 2,129 | 36th Czech Rapid G1 | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U12 | 2023 | 26 | 17 | 1,695 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,430 |
| 29th Klatovy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,012 |
| chT-CZE U12 | 2022 | 9 | 8 | 1,643 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,981 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,672 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,367 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Kroulik's chess games?
148 games by Vaclav Kroulik, from Jul 2018 to Aug 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 Kroulik has played.
What does Vaclav Kroulik play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Vaclav Kroulik opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Kroulik answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Kroulik play as White?
As White, Vaclav Kroulik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Kroulik play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Kroulik most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Vaclav Kroulik's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Kroulik is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Vaclav Kroulik played?
Our database contains 148 games by Vaclav Kroulik, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 42 draws, 50 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Kroulik?
148 games by Vaclav Kroulik 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.