Prepare against Vaclav Lexa
Czechia · World #63,990 classical · FIDE ID 313661
When preparing against Vaclav Lexa, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 227 games by Vaclav Lexa, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Lexa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Lexa 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 | 1,841 | 1,957 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,860 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,890 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 69 | 46 | 112 | 30.4% |
| As White | 116 | 40 | 21 | 55 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 111 | 29 | 25 | 57 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Lexa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Lexa's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 115 | 99.1% | 43.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 43.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Lexa usually continues c4 (43.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Lexa usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Lexa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lexa usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 91.9% | 49.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 8.1% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 78.1% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Vaclav Lexa's chess games
All 227 games by Vaclav Lexa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 69 wins, 46 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 2/5/10 | 11.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Jiri Adamek | 2,240 | Ostrava Konik Open A | A40 |
| Aug 2007 | Pavel Postupa | 2,146 | Ricany Open A | B90 |
| May 2011 | Zdenek Snyta | 2,093 | Ostrava Konik Open A | B20 |
| May 2014 | Bretislav Jamka | 2,059 | Ostrava Seniors Open | E06 |
| Jan 2007 | Vladislav Sladek | 2,055 | Ostrava Konik Open A | D09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 43 | 13 | 1,826 |
| Ricany Open A | 2011 | 33 | 12 | 1,868 |
| Klatovy Open B | 2005 | 27 | 17.5 | 1,876 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2012 | 23 | 9 | 1,982 |
| Ricany Open | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 1,878 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 1,908 |
| Ostrava Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,843 |
| Prague Cedok Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Lexa's chess games?
227 games by Vaclav Lexa, from Oct 2006 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 Lexa has played.
What does Vaclav Lexa play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Vaclav Lexa opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Lexa answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Lexa play as White?
As White, Vaclav Lexa's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (17 games, 11.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Lexa play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Lexa most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Vaclav Lexa's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Lexa is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Vaclav Lexa played?
Our database contains 227 games by Vaclav Lexa, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 46 draws, 112 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Lexa?
227 games by Vaclav Lexa 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.