Prepare against Vladimir Krivanek
Czechia · World #11,900 classical · FIDE ID 326445
Our database contains 305 games by Vladimir Krivanek, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Krivanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Krivanek 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 | 2,142 | 2,213 | Jun 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,158 | 2,165 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,195 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 131 | 73 | 101 | 43.0% |
| As White | 162 | 79 | 33 | 50 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 143 | 52 | 40 | 51 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Krivanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Krivanek's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 42.6% | 60.1% |
| d4 | 35 | 21.6% | 57.1% |
| Nc3 | 23 | 14.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 8.6% | 67.9% |
| e3 | 7 | 4.3% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.1% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Krivanek usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Krivanek usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Krivanek usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Krivanek usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Krivanek usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Krivanek usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 48.1% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 14.3% | 68.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 11.7% | 38.9% |
| b6 | 7 | 9.1% | 35.7% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 5.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 40.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 16.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Krivanek's chess games
All 305 games by Vladimir Krivanek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 131 wins, 73 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Sergej Berezjuk | 2,409 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B06 |
| May 2022 | Martin Horak | 2,343 | ch-CZE | A00 |
| Jan 2018 | Sergey Sergienko | 2,329 | 17th Prague Open | A08 |
| Mar 2023 | Eduardo Serrano Salvador | 2,286 | chT2C-CZE 2223 | E01 |
| Aug 2015 | Tadeusz Okrucinski | 2,281 | Prague Holiday M31 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2016 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,120 |
| Ricany Open A | 2017 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,147 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 9 | 2,161 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,116 |
| chT2B-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,138 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,385 |
| ch-CZE | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Krivanek's chess games?
305 games by Vladimir Krivanek, from Jan 2005 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 Krivanek has played.
What does Vladimir Krivanek play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Vladimir Krivanek opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nc3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Krivanek answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Krivanek play as White?
As White, Vladimir Krivanek's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Krivanek play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Krivanek most often plays: Benoni Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Vladimir Krivanek's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Krivanek is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,158 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Jun 2020).
How many games has Vladimir Krivanek played?
Our database contains 305 games by Vladimir Krivanek, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 73 draws, 101 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Krivanek?
305 games by Vladimir Krivanek 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.