Prepare against Vaclav Sibl
Czechia · World #53,477 classical · FIDE ID 333522
Our database contains 193 games by Vaclav Sibl, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Sibl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Sibl 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 | 1,879 | 1,982 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,936 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,890 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 59 | 79 | 55 | 30.6% |
| As White | 95 | 37 | 37 | 21 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 98 | 22 | 42 | 34 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Sibl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Sibl's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 52.6% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 41 | 43.2% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Sibl usually continues Bf4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Sibl usually continues Bf4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sibl usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sibl usually continues f4 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sibl usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Sibl usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 50 | 96.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 27 | 93.1% | 37.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Vaclav Sibl's chess games
All 193 games by Vaclav Sibl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 59 wins, 79 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Philidor | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 0/8/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Tomas Jirkovsky | 2,073 | 23rd Jirasek Memorial Open | B07 |
| Aug 2009 | Jan Misicko | 2,058 | Jirasek Memorial Open A | A47 |
| Aug 2009 | Vitezslav Miskolczi | 2,046 | Jirasek Memorial Open A | B07 |
| Feb 2014 | Hans Hertel | 2,030 | Regionalliga NW 1314 | A80 |
| Aug 2011 | Pavel Janda | 2,011 | 23rd Jirasek Memorial Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2005 | 44 | 31 | 1,928 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 27 | 9.5 | 1,892 |
| Klatovy Open | 1996 | 18 | 10 | 2,201 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,781 |
| Regionalliga NW 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,838 |
| 23rd Jirasek Memorial Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,968 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 60 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Sibl's chess games?
193 games by Vaclav Sibl, from Oct 2007 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 Sibl has played.
What does Vaclav Sibl play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Vaclav Sibl opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Sibl answers 1...d6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Sibl play as White?
As White, Vaclav Sibl's most-played openings in our database are: London System (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Sibl play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Sibl most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Philidor (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Rat Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Vaclav Sibl's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Sibl is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Vaclav Sibl played?
Our database contains 193 games by Vaclav Sibl, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 79 draws, 55 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Sibl?
193 games by Vaclav Sibl 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.