Prepare against Vaclav Ksana
Czechia · World #19,257 classical · FIDE ID 323756
Our database contains 223 games by Vaclav Ksana, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Ksana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Ksana 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 | 2,063 | 2,203 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,103 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,107 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 80 | 74 | 69 | 35.9% |
| As White | 105 | 44 | 29 | 32 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 118 | 36 | 45 | 37 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Ksana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Ksana's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 96.2% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ksana usually continues f4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ksana usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ksana usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ksana usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Ksana usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ksana usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 32 | 53.3% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.3% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 74.3% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Vaclav Ksana's chess games
All 223 games by Vaclav Ksana in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 80 wins, 74 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 27 | 14/5/8 | 51.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Pavel Freisler | 2,246 | chT-CZE 2B 1819 | C49 |
| Oct 2019 | David Vavruska | 2,244 | chT2B-CZE 1920 | B21 |
| Dec 2019 | Miroslav Fryc | 2,203 | chT2B-CZE 1920 | C25 |
| Jan 2018 | Petr Ralis | 2,184 | chT2A-CZE 1718 | B06 |
| Jan 2010 | Vlastimil Sejkora | 2,181 | chT2B-CZE 0910 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,041 |
| chT2A-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,112 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,185 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,157 |
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,222 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Ksana's chess games?
223 games by Vaclav Ksana, from Jul 2004 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 Ksana has played.
What does Vaclav Ksana play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Vaclav Ksana opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Ksana answers 1...Nc6 (53% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Ksana play as White?
As White, Vaclav Ksana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (27 games, 51.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Ksana play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Ksana most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Vaclav Ksana's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Ksana is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Vaclav Ksana played?
Our database contains 223 games by Vaclav Ksana, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 74 draws, 69 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Ksana?
223 games by Vaclav Ksana 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.