Prepare against Vaclav Svoboda
Czechia · World #2,060 classical · FIDE ID 323551
When preparing against Vaclav Svoboda, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 474 games by Vaclav Svoboda, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Svoboda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Svoboda 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 | 2,379 | 2,428 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,355 | 2,355 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 474 | 167 | 194 | 113 | 35.2% |
| As White | 228 | 82 | 106 | 40 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 246 | 85 | 88 | 73 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Svoboda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Svoboda's side.
First moves as White (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 181 | 79.4% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 32 | 14.0% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues Nf3 (69.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 124 | 96.9% | 60.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 79.3% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 14 | 17.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Vaclav Svoboda's chess games
All 474 games by Vaclav Svoboda in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Jul 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: 167 wins, 194 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 40 | 16/14/10 | 40.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 62 | 29/16/17 | 46.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Robert Cvek | 2,520 | chT2C-CZE 1415 | E15 |
| Jan 2014 | Pavel Simacek | 2,485 | chT-CZE 1W 1314 | B48 |
| Dec 2009 | David Kanovsky | 2,471 | 11th Litomysl Open | B66 |
| Feb 2012 | Milos Jirovsky | 2,466 | chT1W-CZE 1112 | A13 |
| Apr 2013 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,451 | chT-CZE 1213 | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE rap | 2017 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,282 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2011 | 22 | 9 | 2,186 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2013 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,293 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2006 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,995 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2008 | 14 | 11 | 2,295 |
| Litomysl Open | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,354 |
| chT1W-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,334 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lukas Vlasak (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Svoboda's chess games?
474 games by Vaclav Svoboda, from Apr 2004 to Jul 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 Svoboda has played.
What does Vaclav Svoboda play on the first move as White?
Across 228 games with White in our database, Vaclav Svoboda opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Svoboda answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Svoboda play as White?
As White, Vaclav Svoboda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 228 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Svoboda play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Svoboda most often plays: Sicilian (62 games, 46.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Vaclav Svoboda's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Svoboda is currently rated 2,379 in classical chess and 2,355 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Vaclav Svoboda played?
Our database contains 474 games by Vaclav Svoboda, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 194 draws, 113 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Svoboda?
474 games by Vaclav Svoboda 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.