Prepare against Vladimir Cibulka
FM · Slovakia · World #24,498 classical · FIDE ID 14901323
Our database contains 645 games by Vladimir Cibulka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Cibulka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Cibulka 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 | 2,022 | 2,308 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,083 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,048 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 645 | 186 | 329 | 130 | 28.8% |
| As White | 331 | 113 | 161 | 57 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 314 | 73 | 168 | 73 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Cibulka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Cibulka's side.
First moves as White (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 193 | 58.3% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 129 | 39.0% | 54.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Cibulka usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Cibulka usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Cibulka usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Cibulka usually continues c3 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Cibulka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cibulka usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 45.5% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 66 | 42.3% | 53.0% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 8.3% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 37.5% | 51.7% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 33.8% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 21 | 26.3% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Cibulka's chess games
All 645 games by Vladimir Cibulka 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: 186 wins, 329 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 53 | 16/26/11 | 30.2% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 48 | 25/17/6 | 52.1% |
| A48 | London System | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 4/16/5 | 16.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 71 | 19/37/15 | 26.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 32 | 6/19/7 | 18.8% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 8/11/5 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 22 | 2/12/8 | 9.1% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 3/12/4 | 15.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Ladislav Kotan | 2,345 | chT-SVK 0102 | C05 |
| Dec 2006 | Peter Dr. Sardy | 2,335 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | B07 |
| Dec 2010 | Libor Havlicek | 2,330 | chT1W-SVK 1011 | A92 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Demeter | 2,330 | chT-SVK | B03 |
| Mar 1984 | Ante Brkljaca | 2,325 | Tirnavia-B | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 24 | 16 | 2,344 |
| Trencianske Teplice | 1981 | 23 | 9 | 2,267 |
| ch-SVK Open B | 2007 | 18 | 14 | 2,315 |
| ch-CSR34 | 1965 | 17 | 6 | – |
| ch-CSR Army 13 | 1966 | 17 | 13 | – |
| ch-CSR Army12 | 1965 | 16 | 11 | – |
| ch-Prague Armies 03 | 1966 | 13 | 4.5 | – |
| Banicky Kahanec | 1973 | 13 | 8.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Cibulka's chess games?
645 games by Vladimir Cibulka, 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 Vladimir Cibulka has played.
What does Vladimir Cibulka play on the first move as White?
Across 331 games with White in our database, Vladimir Cibulka opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Cibulka answers 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Cibulka play as White?
As White, Vladimir Cibulka's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (53 games, 30.2% win rate); Torre Attack (48 games, 52.1% win rate); London System (25 games, 32.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 331 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Cibulka play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Cibulka most often plays: Alekhine Defense (71 games, 26.8% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 18.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 314 games.
What is Vladimir Cibulka's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Cibulka is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Vladimir Cibulka played?
Our database contains 645 games by Vladimir Cibulka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 329 draws, 130 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Cibulka?
645 games by Vladimir Cibulka 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.