Prepare against Vaclav Simacek
Czechia · World #70,704 classical · FIDE ID 338338
When preparing against Vaclav Simacek, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 197 games by Vaclav Simacek, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Simacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Simacek 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 | 1,818 | 1,894 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 72 | 27 | 98 | 36.5% |
| As White | 94 | 41 | 13 | 40 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 103 | 31 | 14 | 58 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Simacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Simacek's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 97.9% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Simacek usually continues b4 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Simacek usually continues Nc3 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Simacek usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Simacek usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 40 | 72.7% | 38.7% |
| e5 | 13 | 23.6% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 89.3% | 38.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Vaclav Simacek's chess games
All 197 games by Vaclav Simacek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 72 wins, 27 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Georg Lindenberg | 2,146 | 4th Arber Open | C28 |
| Aug 2015 | Andre Breedveld | 2,126 | 4th Arber Open | A20 |
| Aug 2017 | Sam Gower | 2,108 | 6th Arber Open | B01 |
| Jul 2022 | Ladislav Hrbolka | 2,094 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | B50 |
| Aug 2012 | Milos Sarmir | 2,085 | Tabor Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2013 | 25 | 12.5 | 1,717 |
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 20 | 8 | 1,876 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 14 | 5 | 1,752 |
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,711 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,710 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,715 |
| Plzen Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Simacek's chess games?
197 games by Vaclav Simacek, from Jul 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 Simacek has played.
What does Vaclav Simacek play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Vaclav Simacek opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Simacek answers 1...Nc6 (73% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Simacek play as White?
As White, Vaclav Simacek's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Simacek play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Simacek most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Vaclav Simacek's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Simacek is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Vaclav Simacek played?
Our database contains 197 games by Vaclav Simacek, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 27 draws, 98 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Simacek?
197 games by Vaclav Simacek 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.