Prepare against Vaclav Soukup
Czechia · World #25,101 classical · FIDE ID 307998
Our database contains 83 games by Vaclav Soukup, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Soukup's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Soukup 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 | 2,017 | 2,161 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,135 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,080 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 29 | 19 | 35 | 34.9% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 45 | 16 | 7 | 22 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Soukup's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Soukup's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 73.7% | 44.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 18.4% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Soukup usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Soukup usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Soukup usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Soukup usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Soukup usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Soukup usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Vaclav Soukup's chess games
All 83 games by Vaclav Soukup in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 29 wins, 19 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Martin Jacek | 2,232 | chT2B-CZE 1718 | A37 |
| Dec 2008 | Petr Janousek | 2,212 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | B23 |
| Feb 2005 | Ludek Meszaros | 2,190 | chT-CZE 2A 0405 | E84 |
| Dec 2017 | Marek Kawulok | 2,172 | chT2B-CZE 1718 | E81 |
| Jan 2009 | Jiri Plesek | 2,162 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,145 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| chT-CZE 2A 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,207 |
| chT2A-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2010 | 9 | 8 | 1,703 |
| Usti nad Labem Open | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,630 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,786 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Soukup's chess games?
83 games by Vaclav Soukup, from Apr 2003 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 Soukup has played.
What does Vaclav Soukup play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Vaclav Soukup opens with 1.c4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Soukup answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Soukup play as White?
As White, Vaclav Soukup's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Soukup play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Soukup most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Vaclav Soukup's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Soukup is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Vaclav Soukup played?
Our database contains 83 games by Vaclav Soukup, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 19 draws, 35 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Soukup?
83 games by Vaclav Soukup 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.