Prepare against Vincent Topolovsky
Slovakia · World #57,114 classical · FIDE ID 14910438
When preparing against Vincent Topolovsky, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 158 games by Vincent Topolovsky, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Topolovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent Topolovsky 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 | 1,866 | 2,003 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,957 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 50 | 47 | 61 | 31.6% |
| As White | 77 | 29 | 22 | 26 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 21 | 25 | 35 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Topolovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Topolovsky's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 48.1% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 30 | 39.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 11.7% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Topolovsky usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Topolovsky usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Topolovsky usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Topolovsky usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Topolovsky usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Topolovsky usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 49.0% | 36.0% |
| c5 | 22 | 43.1% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.8% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 38.1% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Vincent Topolovsky's chess games
All 158 games by Vincent Topolovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 50 wins, 47 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Pavol Malar | 2,085 | ch-SVK Open B | B30 |
| Dec 2009 | Vladimir Giertli | 2,029 | chT-SVK 2C 0910 | E62 |
| Nov 2007 | Vladimir Sustek | 2,008 | chT2C-SVK 0708 | A34 |
| Dec 2008 | Jan Feco | 1,993 | chT-SVK 2C 0809 | C05 |
| Jan 2008 | Daniel Trgina | 1,990 | chT2C-SVK 0708 | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,841 |
| chT2C-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,906 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,767 |
| chT2C-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,010 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| chT2C-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Topolovsky's chess games?
158 games by Vincent Topolovsky, from Jul 2008 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 Vincent Topolovsky has played.
What does Vincent Topolovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Vincent Topolovsky opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Topolovsky answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Vincent Topolovsky play as White?
As White, Vincent Topolovsky's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Topolovsky play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Topolovsky most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Vincent Topolovsky's FIDE rating?
Vincent Topolovsky is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Vincent Topolovsky played?
Our database contains 158 games by Vincent Topolovsky, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 47 draws, 61 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Topolovsky?
158 games by Vincent Topolovsky 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.