Prepare against Vladimir Hadraba
Czechia · World #31,178 classical · FIDE ID 301663
When preparing against Vladimir Hadraba, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 501 games by Vladimir Hadraba, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Hadraba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Hadraba 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 | 1,978 | 2,261 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,226 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,216 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 501 | 171 | 223 | 107 | 34.1% |
| As White | 255 | 94 | 112 | 49 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 246 | 77 | 111 | 58 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Hadraba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Hadraba's side.
First moves as White (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 230 | 90.2% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 5.5% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 3.5% | 72.2% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hadraba usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hadraba usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hadraba usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Hadraba usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Hadraba usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Hadraba usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 96.0% | 59.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.2% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 98.7% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Hadraba's chess games
All 501 games by Vladimir Hadraba 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: 171 wins, 223 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 31 | 7/15/9 | 22.6% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 6/14/5 | 24.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 4/11/4 | 21.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 74 | 26/37/11 | 35.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Dimitrios Anagnostopoulos | 2,515 | Pardubice KB Open | B72 |
| Nov 2009 | Petr Spacek | 2,413 | chT1W-CZE 0910 | B07 |
| Jan 1996 | Milan Orsag | 2,410 | Decin Open | C00 |
| Jul 2008 | Satea Husari | 2,362 | 19th Pardubice Chladek&Tintera Open A | C82 |
| Feb 2011 | Jiri Soukup | 2,303 | chT-CZE 2B 1011 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2003 | 24 | 16 | 2,299 |
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2008 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,214 |
| Decin Open | 1997 | 16 | 8 | 2,312 |
| chT2-CZE | 1999 | 15 | 10 | 2,352 |
| Usti nad Labem Blitz Open | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,939 |
| ch-CZE 18th | 1987 | 13 | 6 | 2,334 |
| Karvina Open | 1989 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Hadraba's chess games?
501 games by Vladimir Hadraba, 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 Hadraba has played.
What does Vladimir Hadraba play on the first move as White?
Across 255 games with White in our database, Vladimir Hadraba opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Hadraba answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Hadraba play as White?
As White, Vladimir Hadraba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 24.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 255 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Hadraba play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Hadraba most often plays: Sicilian (74 games, 35.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Vladimir Hadraba's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Hadraba is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Vladimir Hadraba played?
Our database contains 501 games by Vladimir Hadraba, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 223 draws, 107 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Hadraba?
501 games by Vladimir Hadraba 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.