Prepare against Vaclav Setina
Czechia · World #14,232 classical · FIDE ID 23712180
Our database contains 97 games by Vaclav Setina, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Setina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Setina 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 | 2,114 | 2,154 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,128 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,008 | 2,008 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 31 | 30 | 36 | 32.0% |
| As White | 44 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 53 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Setina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Setina's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 81.8% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 18.2% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Setina usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Setina usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Setina usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Setina usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Setina usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Setina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 88.5% | 60.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Vaclav Setina's chess games
All 97 games by Vaclav Setina in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 31 wins, 30 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Andreev,Ed UKR | 2,397 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Cerveny,M | 2,310 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | D33 |
| Jul 2026 | Pisk,P | 2,306 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | B22 |
| Nov 2023 | Michael V R Steadman | 2,127 | 12th Brno Open | D02 |
| Feb 2023 | Oldrich Kopriva | 2,056 | chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2022 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,969 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,405 |
| 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,968 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,046 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,642 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,062 |
| 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,332 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,592 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Setina's chess games?
97 games by Vaclav Setina, from Aug 2017 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 Setina has played.
What does Vaclav Setina play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Vaclav Setina opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Setina answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Setina play as White?
As White, Vaclav Setina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Setina play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Setina most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Vaclav Setina's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Setina is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,008 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Vaclav Setina played?
Our database contains 97 games by Vaclav Setina, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 30 draws, 36 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Setina?
97 games by Vaclav Setina 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.