Prepare against Vladimir Dvorak
Czechia · World #49,450 classical · FIDE ID 315745
When preparing against Vladimir Dvorak, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 187 games by Vladimir Dvorak, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Dvorak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Dvorak 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 | 1,895 | 2,060 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 2,038 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,030 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 53 | 63 | 71 | 28.3% |
| As White | 90 | 30 | 37 | 23 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 97 | 23 | 26 | 48 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Dvorak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Dvorak's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 93.3% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Dvorak usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Dvorak usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Dvorak usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Dvorak usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Dvorak usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Dvorak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 94.1% | 42.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 80.0% | 35.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Dvorak's chess games
All 187 games by Vladimir Dvorak 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: 53 wins, 63 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 22 | 4/9/9 | 18.2% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Jaroslav Olsar | 2,294 | Ostrava Konik Open A | C07 |
| May 2011 | Vaclav Pacl | 2,268 | Ostrava Konik Open A | C00 |
| May 2002 | Oto Hladik | 2,259 | Ostrava Open A | B31 |
| Jan 2007 | Michal Novotny | 2,250 | Ostrava Konik Open A | B52 |
| Jan 1995 | Robert Seifarth | 2,235 | chT1b-CZE | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2017 | 30 | 14.5 | 2,085 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 19 | 8 | 1,899 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2012 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,920 |
| Ostrava Open A | 2002 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,921 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,164 |
| chT2M-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| Ostrava SME Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,040 |
| ch-Moravia Open | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Dvorak's chess games?
187 games by Vladimir Dvorak, 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 Vladimir Dvorak has played.
What does Vladimir Dvorak play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Vladimir Dvorak opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Dvorak answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Dvorak play as White?
As White, Vladimir Dvorak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Dvorak play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Dvorak most often plays: Horwitz Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Vladimir Dvorak's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Dvorak is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Vladimir Dvorak played?
Our database contains 187 games by Vladimir Dvorak, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 63 draws, 71 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Dvorak?
187 games by Vladimir Dvorak 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.