Prepare against Vaclav Pekar
CM · Czechia · World #8,355 classical · FIDE ID 323799
Our database contains 199 games by Vaclav Pekar, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Pekar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Pekar 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 | 2,198 | 2,233 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,167 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,158 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 68 | 59 | 72 | 34.2% |
| As White | 104 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 95 | 32 | 24 | 39 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Pekar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Pekar's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 25.0% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 25 | 24.0% | 38.0% |
| c4 | 23 | 22.1% | 65.2% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 11.5% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 7 | 6.7% | 64.3% |
| f4 | 7 | 6.7% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Pekar usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Pekar usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Pekar usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Pekar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Pekar usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pekar usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 12 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 22.5% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.5% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.5% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 32.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Vaclav Pekar's chess games
All 199 games by Vaclav Pekar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 68 wins, 59 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E33 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A96 | English Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Vladimir Talla | 2,385 | 37th Brno Trade Open A | A20 |
| May 2006 | Igor Indrak | 2,357 | Usti nad Orlici Open | A10 |
| Jan 2016 | Tereza Olsarova | 2,292 | chT1E-CZE 1516 | B01 |
| Dec 2014 | Ales Jedlicka | 2,287 | chT-CZE 2D 1415 | E02 |
| Dec 2018 | Kamil Koziol | 2,281 | 20th Litomysl Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litomysl Open | 2006 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,033 |
| chT2D-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,162 |
| chT2D-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,210 |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,135 |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,159 |
| chT2D-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| Usti nad Orlici Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Pekar's chess games?
199 games by Vaclav Pekar, from Oct 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 Pekar has played.
What does Vaclav Pekar play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Vaclav Pekar opens with 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Pekar answers 1...Nc6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Pekar play as White?
As White, Vaclav Pekar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Bird's opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Pekar play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Pekar most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Vaclav Pekar's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Pekar is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Vaclav Pekar played?
Our database contains 199 games by Vaclav Pekar, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 59 draws, 72 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Pekar?
199 games by Vaclav Pekar 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.