Prepare against Vladimir Giertli
Slovakia · World #37,472 classical · FIDE ID 14903350
Our database contains 508 games by Vladimir Giertli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Giertli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Giertli 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 | 1,947 | 2,236 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 2,093 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 2,069 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 508 | 180 | 139 | 189 | 35.4% |
| As White | 250 | 102 | 68 | 80 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 258 | 78 | 71 | 109 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Giertli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Giertli's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 68.8% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 25.2% | 49.2% |
| b3 | 7 | 2.8% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Giertli usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Giertli usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Giertli usually continues d3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Giertli usually continues g3 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Giertli usually continues g3 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Giertli usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 84 | 60.4% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 34 | 24.5% | 32.4% |
| c5 | 17 | 12.2% | 26.5% |
| f6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 82.2% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 13.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Giertli's chess games
All 508 games by Vladimir Giertli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 180 wins, 139 draws, 189 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 44 | 16/11/17 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 74 | 21/22/31 | 28.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| A38 | English Opening | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Pavel Vavra | 2,390 | ch-SVK | B07 |
| Jan 1998 | Radek Sluka | 2,380 | chT1E-SVK 9798 | B07 |
| Jul 2015 | Peter Petran | 2,365 | ch-SVK Open | A42 |
| Mar 2013 | Peter Svana | 2,294 | chT2C-SVK 1213 | B07 |
| Jul 2016 | Viktor Haring | 2,289 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2014 | 80 | 36.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 25 | 13 | 2,147 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 1,720 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2011 | 14 | 2.5 | 1,900 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 2,134 |
| chT3C-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,291 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Giertli's chess games?
508 games by Vladimir Giertli, from Apr 2003 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 Vladimir Giertli has played.
What does Vladimir Giertli play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Vladimir Giertli opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Giertli answers 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Giertli play as White?
As White, Vladimir Giertli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Giertli play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Giertli most often plays: Pirc Defense (74 games, 28.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Vladimir Giertli's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Giertli is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Vladimir Giertli played?
Our database contains 508 games by Vladimir Giertli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 139 draws, 189 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Giertli?
508 games by Vladimir Giertli 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.