Prepare against Vaclav Ruzicka
Czechia · World #88,342 classical · FIDE ID 331643
When preparing against Vaclav Ruzicka, expect 1.d4 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Vaclav Ruzicka, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Ruzicka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Ruzicka 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 | 1,763 | 1,807 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,803 | 1,803 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,747 | 1,747 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 55 | 55 | 123 | 23.6% |
| As White | 119 | 26 | 33 | 60 | 21.8% |
| As Black | 114 | 29 | 22 | 63 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Ruzicka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Ruzicka's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 31.1% | 31.1% |
| e4 | 32 | 26.9% | 28.1% |
| c4 | 29 | 24.4% | 43.1% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 17.6% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 31.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 28.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues f4 (28.6% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ruzicka usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 44.1% | 44.2% |
| e5 | 22 | 37.3% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 15.3% | 22.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 72.2% | 26.9% |
| f5 | 9 | 25.0% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Vaclav Ruzicka's chess games
All 233 games by Vaclav Ruzicka in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Sep 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: 55 wins, 55 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| E06 | English Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D30 | Catalan | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Sebastian Schuran | 2,038 | 15th Prague Open B | B14 |
| Nov 2016 | Jan Sturc | 2,011 | Liptovsky Mikulas Relax Open | D11 |
| Aug 2010 | Jarmila Vorackova | 1,932 | Ricany Open | A84 |
| Jun 2011 | Jan Mejzr | 1,931 | 6th Teplice Open | C22 |
| Nov 2010 | Jan Slampa | 1,908 | chTW-CZE U20 1011 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2018 | 18 | 6 | 1,681 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2016 | 17 | 5 | 1,510 |
| Ricany Open | 2010 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,728 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 2 | 1,718 |
| 2nd Plzen Open | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,699 |
| 11th Prague Golden Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| Prague-F | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,757 |
| 10th Prague Golden Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,577 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Ruzicka's chess games?
233 games by Vaclav Ruzicka, from Oct 2006 to Sep 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 Ruzicka has played.
What does Vaclav Ruzicka play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Vaclav Ruzicka opens with 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Ruzicka answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Ruzicka play as White?
As White, Vaclav Ruzicka's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Ruzicka play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Ruzicka most often plays: Petrov's Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Vaclav Ruzicka's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Ruzicka is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,803 in rapid and 1,747 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vaclav Ruzicka played?
Our database contains 233 games by Vaclav Ruzicka, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 55 draws, 123 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Ruzicka?
233 games by Vaclav Ruzicka 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.