Prepare against Vasil Hricak
Slovakia · World #20,307 classical · FIDE ID 14907232
Our database contains 182 games by Vasil Hricak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasil Hricak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasil Hricak 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 | 2,055 | 2,130 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,118 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,130 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 63 | 51 | 68 | 34.6% |
| As White | 86 | 34 | 23 | 29 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 96 | 29 | 28 | 39 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasil Hricak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasil Hricak's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 89.5% | 55.2% |
| b3 | 8 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hricak usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hricak usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hricak usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 9% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Hricak usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Hricak usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 62.5% | 44.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 63.0% | 35.3% |
| d6 | 10 | 37.0% | 30.0% |
Vasil Hricak's chess games
All 182 games by Vasil Hricak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 63 wins, 51 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Ervin Nagy | 2,343 | Bratislava Open | B09 |
| Sep 2011 | Jan Banas | 2,320 | Tirnavia Reti Memorial Open | B36 |
| Mar 2010 | Geza Berek | 2,222 | Bratislava | B78 |
| Feb 2013 | Stanislav Petrik | 2,171 | chT-SVK 2A 1213 | B21 |
| Nov 2013 | Pavol Hanko | 2,141 | chT1W-SVK 1314 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2014 | 28 | 13 | 2,063 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,090 |
| chT2A-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 1,935 |
| chT2A-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,124 |
| chT-SVK 2A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,018 |
| Bratislava Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| Tirnavia Reti Memorial Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| chT2A-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasil Hricak's chess games?
182 games by Vasil Hricak, from Apr 2003 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 Vasil Hricak has played.
What does Vasil Hricak play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Vasil Hricak opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasil Hricak answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (37% of games).
What openings does Vasil Hricak play as White?
As White, Vasil Hricak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasil Hricak play as Black?
As Black, Vasil Hricak most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Vasil Hricak's FIDE rating?
Vasil Hricak is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Vasil Hricak played?
Our database contains 182 games by Vasil Hricak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 51 draws, 68 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasil Hricak?
182 games by Vasil Hricak 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.