Prepare against Vaclav Portych
Czechia · World #71,860 classical · FIDE ID 331775
When preparing against Vaclav Portych, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 127 games by Vaclav Portych, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Portych's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Portych 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 | 1,815 | 1,912 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,825 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 30 | 44 | 53 | 23.6% |
| As White | 64 | 16 | 26 | 22 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 63 | 14 | 18 | 31 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Portych's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Portych's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 64 | 100.0% | 45.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 45.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Portych usually continues Nc3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Portych usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Portych usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 100.0% | 32.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Vaclav Portych's chess games
All 127 games by Vaclav Portych in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 30 wins, 44 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 6/14/6 | 23.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Martin Sedivy | 1,989 | Janske Lazne Open | B20 |
| Mar 2006 | Djordje Uveric | 1,922 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | A21 |
| Mar 2019 | Jiri Svetly | 1,867 | Prague-E | E32 |
| Oct 2022 | Jan Nosek | 1,854 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | A37 |
| Sep 2017 | Alois Perik | 1,825 | Valasska Bystrice Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2015 | 31 | 13 | 1,894 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 1,850 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,713 |
| 40th Vsetin Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,863 |
| Prague-E | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,749 |
| Janske Lazne Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,889 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 60 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,848 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Portych's chess games?
127 games by Vaclav Portych, from Oct 2006 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 Portych has played.
What does Vaclav Portych play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Vaclav Portych opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Portych answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Portych play as White?
As White, Vaclav Portych's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Portych play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Portych most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Vaclav Portych's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Portych is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Vaclav Portych played?
Our database contains 127 games by Vaclav Portych, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 44 draws, 53 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Portych?
127 games by Vaclav Portych 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.