Prepare against Vaclav Marhoun
Czechia · World #82,632 classical · FIDE ID 329347
When preparing against Vaclav Marhoun, expect 1.c4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 35 games by Vaclav Marhoun, covering Mar 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Marhoun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Marhoun 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 | 1,781 | 1,833 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 42.9% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Marhoun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Marhoun's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 88.2% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Marhoun usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Marhoun usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Marhoun usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Marhoun usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Marhoun usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Vaclav Marhoun's chess games
All 35 games by Vaclav Marhoun in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A59 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Frantisek Zabloudil | 2,025 | Tabor Open | A85 |
| Jul 2004 | Jaroslav Lener | 1,805 | Klatovy Open B | D02 |
| Jan 2002 | Lubos Jina | 1,790 | Klatovy Open B | A29 |
| Jul 2004 | Martin Muzikar | 1,785 | Klatovy Open B | B07 |
| Jul 2004 | Petr Hava | 1,770 | Klatovy Open B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2004 | 27 | 15 | 1,841 |
| Tabor Open | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Marhoun's chess games?
35 games by Vaclav Marhoun, from Mar 2024 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 Marhoun has played.
What does Vaclav Marhoun play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Vaclav Marhoun opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Marhoun answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Marhoun play as White?
As White, Vaclav Marhoun's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Marhoun play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Marhoun most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Vaclav Marhoun's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Marhoun is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Vaclav Marhoun played?
Our database contains 35 games by Vaclav Marhoun, covering Mar 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Marhoun?
35 games by Vaclav Marhoun 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.