Prepare against Vaclav Vales
Czechia · World #15,923 classical · FIDE ID 315680
When preparing against Vaclav Vales, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 303 games by Vaclav Vales, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Vales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Vales 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 | 2,096 | 2,230 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,164 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,149 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 106 | 117 | 80 | 35.0% |
| As White | 153 | 55 | 62 | 36 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 150 | 51 | 55 | 44 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Vales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Vales's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 137 | 89.5% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.2% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.6% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Vales usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Vales usually continues Nf3 (73.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Vales usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vales usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Vales usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Vales usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 94.7% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 97.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Vaclav Vales's chess games
All 303 games by Vaclav Vales in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 106 wins, 117 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 7/11/7 | 28.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 34 | 11/10/13 | 32.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Stanislav Cifka | 2,406 | 1st Cesky Krumlov Open | D46 |
| Aug 2001 | Andrei-Nestor Cioara | 2,403 | Schneider Bohemia Open | E45 |
| Mar 2010 | Radoslav Dolezal | 2,402 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | D90 |
| Jun 2008 | Jiri Jirka | 2,400 | 3rd Teplice Open | D13 |
| Oct 2007 | Paul Hoffmann | 2,302 | 1st Cesky Krumlov Open | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litomysl Open | 2005 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-CSR U18 | 1979 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,149 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| chT2B-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,168 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,149 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 50 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,025 |
| 7th Teplice Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Vales's chess games?
303 games by Vaclav Vales, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Vales has played.
What does Vaclav Vales play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Vaclav Vales opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Vales answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Vales play as White?
As White, Vaclav Vales's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Vales play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Vales most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Vaclav Vales's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Vales is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (May 2010).
How many games has Vaclav Vales played?
Our database contains 303 games by Vaclav Vales, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 117 draws, 80 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Vales?
303 games by Vaclav Vales 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.