Prepare against Vit Bures
CM · Czechia · World #6,815 classical · FIDE ID 309052
Our database contains 907 games by Vit Bures, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vit Bures's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vit Bures 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 | 2,228 | 2,243 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,216 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,222 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 914 | 327 | 163 | 424 | 35.8% |
| As White | 454 | 174 | 78 | 202 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 460 | 153 | 85 | 222 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vit Bures's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vit Bures's side.
First moves as White (454 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 361 | 79.5% | 43.2% |
| e4 | 85 | 18.7% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.8% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Bures usually continues c4 (42.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Bures usually continues c4 (42.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bures usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Bures usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bures usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Bures usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 173 | 73.6% | 39.3% |
| c5 | 57 | 24.3% | 56.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 104 | 77.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Vit Bures's chess games
All 907 games by Vit Bures in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 327 wins, 163 draws, 424 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 76 | 26/8/42 | 34.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 46 | 18/6/22 | 39.1% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 22/4/19 | 48.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 38 | 11/9/18 | 28.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 35 | 16/4/15 | 45.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 11/2/19 | 34.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 65 | 20/8/37 | 30.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37 | 12/2/23 | 32.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 20 | 4/3/13 | 20.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Sipke Ernst | 2,532 | Titled Tue | D48 |
| Oct 2021 | Gregory Shahade | 2,476 | Speed Chess GP3 | C88 |
| May 2021 | Gupta Prithu | 2,472 | Titled Tue | E44 |
| Mar 2021 | Kamil Stachowiak | 2,470 | Titled Tue | D44 |
| Aug 2021 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,470 | Titled Tue | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 544 | 199 | 2,096 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2006 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,296 |
| Skalica Open A | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2,137 |
| 34th Leon Blitz Open | 2021 | 14 | 6 | 2,165 |
| ch-CZE Amateur | 2023 | 14 | 10 | 2,120 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,051 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2003 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,230 |
| chT2E-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 11 | 2,324 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vit Bures's chess games?
907 games by Vit Bures, from Apr 2003 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 Vit Bures has played.
What does Vit Bures play on the first move as White?
Across 454 games with White in our database, Vit Bures opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vit Bures answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Vit Bures play as White?
As White, Vit Bures's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (76 games, 34.2% win rate); Indian Defense (46 games, 39.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (45 games, 48.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 454 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vit Bures play as Black?
As Black, Vit Bures most often plays: Slav Defense (65 games, 30.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (37 games, 32.4% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 460 games.
What is Vit Bures's FIDE rating?
Vit Bures is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Vit Bures played?
Our database contains 907 games by Vit Bures, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 327 wins, 163 draws, 424 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vit Bures?
907 games by Vit Bures 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.