Prepare against Vit Vaclav Valenta
FM · Czechia · World #27,323 classical · FIDE ID 307440
When preparing against Vit Vaclav Valenta, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 80 games by Vit Vaclav Valenta, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vit Vaclav Valenta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vit Vaclav Valenta 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 | 2,002 | 2,248 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,197 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 2,148 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 38 | 20 | 22 | 47.5% |
| As White | 41 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 48.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vit Vaclav Valenta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vit Vaclav Valenta's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 56.1% | 63.0% |
| b4 | 12 | 29.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 14.6% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Valenta usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Valenta usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Valenta usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 29% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Valenta usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Valenta usually continues Bb2 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Valenta usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 55.6% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Vit Vaclav Valenta's chess games
All 80 games by Vit Vaclav Valenta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 38 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Andrei Gurbanov | 2,291 | 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | C50 |
| Mar 2009 | Rene Frnka | 2,226 | ch-CZE Juniors Open A | B47 |
| Mar 2009 | Jindrich Havlik | 2,116 | ch-CZE Juniors Open A | C15 |
| Mar 2009 | Rudolf Hlavac | 2,095 | ch-CZE Juniors Open A | B42 |
| Jun 2026 | Alimzhan Ayapov | 2,092 | 25th IPCA WCh 2026 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPCA Europe Ind 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,963 |
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,029 |
| IPCA Europe Ind 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,214 |
| 25th IPCA World Individual Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid | Open | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| 69th Podbanske Tatra Cup | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,060 |
| 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,096 |
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Where can I find Vit Vaclav Valenta's chess games?
80 games by Vit Vaclav Valenta, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Vaclav Valenta has played.
What does Vit Vaclav Valenta play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Vit Vaclav Valenta opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.b4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vit Vaclav Valenta answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vit Vaclav Valenta play as White?
As White, Vit Vaclav Valenta's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vit Vaclav Valenta play as Black?
As Black, Vit Vaclav Valenta most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Vit Vaclav Valenta's FIDE rating?
Vit Vaclav Valenta is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Vit Vaclav Valenta played?
Our database contains 80 games by Vit Vaclav Valenta, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vit Vaclav Valenta?
80 games by Vit Vaclav Valenta 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.