Prepare against Vit Stepanek
Czechia · World #119,358 classical · FIDE ID 377252
When preparing against Vit Stepanek, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 34 games by Vit Stepanek, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vit Stepanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vit Stepanek 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 | 1,675 | 1,725 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 23.5% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vit Stepanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vit Stepanek's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 53.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 46.7% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Stepanek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Stepanek usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Stepanek usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Stepanek usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Stepanek usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Stepanek usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Vit Stepanek's chess games
All 34 games by Vit Stepanek in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Jan Trejbal | 1,666 | 23rd Plzen Calliditas Open | A16 |
| Aug 2020 | Petr Fakan | 1,360 | Plzen Calliditas Open | D31 |
| Aug 2023 | Tomas Zelenka | 1,280 | Plzen Calliditas Open | B19 |
| Aug 2021 | Frantisek Roubal | 1,215 | Plzen Open | C10 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexej Tirb | 1,213 | Plzen Calliditas Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plzen Calliditas Open | 2023 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,432 |
| Plzen Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,618 |
| 23rd Plzen Calliditas Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,704 |
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,792 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vit Stepanek's chess games?
34 games by Vit Stepanek, from Sep 2013 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 Vit Stepanek has played.
What does Vit Stepanek play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Vit Stepanek opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vit Stepanek answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Vit Stepanek play as White?
As White, Vit Stepanek's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vit Stepanek play as Black?
As Black, Vit Stepanek most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Vit Stepanek's FIDE rating?
Vit Stepanek is currently rated 1,675 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,725 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Vit Stepanek played?
Our database contains 34 games by Vit Stepanek, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vit Stepanek?
34 games by Vit Stepanek 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.