Prepare against Vladimir Horak
Czechia · World #35,076 classical · FIDE ID 319589
Our database contains 156 games by Vladimir Horak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Horak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Horak 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 | 1,958 | 2,155 | Jan 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 1,983 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 32 | 69 | 55 | 20.5% |
| As White | 75 | 17 | 38 | 20 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 15 | 31 | 35 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Horak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Horak's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 72.0% | 49.1% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 26.7% | 47.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 49.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Horak usually continues c4 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Horak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 47.5% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Horak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Horak usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Horak usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 97.6% | 33.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 40.9% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Horak's chess games
All 156 games by Vladimir Horak 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: 32 wins, 69 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A95 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D56 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Matjaz Musil | 2,260 | chTV-CZE 9900 | D61 |
| Mar 2020 | Vladimir Vltavsky | 2,212 | WchT Seniors 50 | C02 |
| Jan 2002 | Mouseg Movsesian | 2,203 | chT2V-CZE 0203 | C02 |
| Jan 2002 | Karel Kopicka | 2,156 | chT2V-CZE 0203 | D02 |
| Apr 2005 | Zbynek Sir | 2,143 | chT-CZE 2C 0405 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2011 | 16 | 8 | 1,964 |
| chTJ-CZE 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
| chT-CZE 2C 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| Prague Bohemians B | 1978 | 11 | 3.5 | – |
| Prague Bohemians | 1977 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,094 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,859 |
| chT2V-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Horak's chess games?
156 games by Vladimir Horak, 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 Horak has played.
What does Vladimir Horak play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Vladimir Horak opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Horak answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Horak play as White?
As White, Vladimir Horak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Colle System (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Horak play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Horak most often plays: French: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Vladimir Horak's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Horak is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Vladimir Horak played?
Our database contains 156 games by Vladimir Horak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 69 draws, 55 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Horak?
156 games by Vladimir Horak 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.