Prepare against Vladimir Karlik
FM · Czechia · World #15,014 classical · FIDE ID 301027
Our database contains 1,265 games by Vladimir Karlik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Karlik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Karlik 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 | 2,105 | 2,348 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,292 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,247 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,265 | 432 | 637 | 196 | 34.2% |
| As White | 645 | 230 | 329 | 86 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 620 | 202 | 308 | 110 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Karlik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Karlik's side.
First moves as White (645 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 455 | 70.5% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 79 | 12.2% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 78 | 12.1% | 56.4% |
| g3 | 31 | 4.8% | 56.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Karlik usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Karlik usually continues Bf4 (65.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Karlik usually continues e4 (65.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Karlik usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Karlik usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Karlik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 220 | 74.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 64 | 21.6% | 57.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 103 | 51.8% | 53.4% |
| g6 | 66 | 33.2% | 53.0% |
| d6 | 28 | 14.1% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Karlik's chess games
All 1,265 games by Vladimir Karlik 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: 432 wins, 637 draws, 196 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 130 | 51/66/13 | 39.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 118 | 36/64/18 | 30.5% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 66 | 29/28/9 | 43.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 43 | 17/20/6 | 39.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 33 | 12/17/4 | 36.4% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 26 | 6/15/5 | 23.1% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 25 | 7/12/6 | 28.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 4/10/1 | 26.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 267 | 97/122/48 | 36.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 67 | 18/29/20 | 26.9% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 34 | 9/22/3 | 26.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 25 | 9/13/3 | 36.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 22 | 8/14/0 | 36.4% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 3/11/4 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,555 | chT-Morava 9798 | A49 |
| Apr 2004 | Pavel Blatny | 2,452 | chT-CZE 0304 | B15 |
| Jan 1999 | Robert Cvek | 2,440 | Rymarov Open | C41 |
| Aug 2005 | Jan Sosna | 2,429 | Stare Mesto Open | D00 |
| Jun 2015 | Petr Velicka | 2,412 | Ceske Budejovice Open | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2009 | 90 | 60 | 2,329 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2023 | 52 | 37 | 2,168 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2025 | 38 | 23.5 | 2,290 |
| Karvina Open | 2002 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,313 |
| Litomysl Open | 2005 | 30 | 17 | 2,290 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2015 | 30 | 15 | 2,291 |
| Nachod Open | 2012 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,267 |
| Liberec Metalmex Open | 2012 | 27 | 19 | 2,339 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Karlik's chess games?
1,265 games by Vladimir Karlik, 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 Karlik has played.
What does Vladimir Karlik play on the first move as White?
Across 645 games with White in our database, Vladimir Karlik opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Karlik answers 1...g6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Karlik play as White?
As White, Vladimir Karlik's most-played openings in our database are: London System (130 games, 39.2% win rate); Indian Defense (118 games, 30.5% win rate); Torre Attack (66 games, 43.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 645 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Karlik play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Karlik most often plays: Modern Defense (267 games, 36.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (67 games, 26.9% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 26.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 620 games.
What is Vladimir Karlik's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Karlik is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Vladimir Karlik played?
Our database contains 1,265 games by Vladimir Karlik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 432 wins, 637 draws, 196 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Karlik?
1,265 games by Vladimir Karlik 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.