Prepare against Viliam Tesar
Slovakia · World #65,474 classical · FIDE ID 14922657
When preparing against Viliam Tesar, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Viliam Tesar, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viliam Tesar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viliam Tesar 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 | 1,837 | 1,851 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,883 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 35.1% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viliam Tesar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viliam Tesar's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 95.8% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Tesar usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Tesar usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Tesar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Tesar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Viliam Tesar's chess games
All 37 games by Viliam Tesar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A92 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Martin Lednicky | 1,985 | chT2-SVK 9798 | B13 |
| Jan 1998 | Ladislav Duhan | 1,975 | chT2-SVK 9798 | E52 |
| Jan 1997 | I. Pechacek | 1,945 | chT2-SVK 9798 | D52 |
| Dec 2019 | Maros Kraml | 1,899 | chT2C-SVK 1920 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,027 |
| chT3A-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 4 | – |
| chT3C-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
| chT3C-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,090 |
| chT-SVK 9899 | 1998 | 2 | 2 | – |
| chT2C-SVK 1920 | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2,299 |
| chT1E-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,392 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viliam Tesar's chess games?
37 games by Viliam Tesar, from Apr 2015 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 Viliam Tesar has played.
What does Viliam Tesar play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Viliam Tesar opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viliam Tesar answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Viliam Tesar play as White?
As White, Viliam Tesar's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viliam Tesar play as Black?
As Black, Viliam Tesar most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Viliam Tesar's FIDE rating?
Viliam Tesar is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Viliam Tesar played?
Our database contains 37 games by Viliam Tesar, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viliam Tesar?
37 games by Viliam Tesar 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.