Prepare against Vladimir Krnak
Czechia · World #90,492 classical · FIDE ID 349461
When preparing against Vladimir Krnak, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 87 games by Vladimir Krnak, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Krnak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Krnak 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 | 1,757 | 1,808 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,764 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,604 | 1,723 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 23 | 15 | 49 | 26.4% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 49 | 11 | 3 | 35 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Krnak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Krnak's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 94.7% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Krnak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Krnak usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Krnak usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Krnak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 92.6% | 34.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 16.7% |
Vladimir Krnak's chess games
All 87 games by Vladimir Krnak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 23 wins, 15 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Petr Budinsky | 1,938 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | C01 |
| Jul 2021 | Jiri Salac | 1,935 | 2nd Prague Macek Memorial | D11 |
| Jun 2024 | Zdenek Vit | 1,808 | Prague Golden Seniors 65 Open | D93 |
| Jul 2021 | Josef Kabat | 1,693 | 2nd Prague Macek Memorial | D71 |
| Jul 2021 | Pavel Becvar | 1,679 | 2nd Prague Macek Memorial | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,584 |
| 2nd Prague Macek Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,916 |
| Prague Cedok Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,148 |
| 2nd ch-CZE qual | 1996 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 14th Prague Golden Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,690 |
| 17th Prague Golden Blitz Open | 2022 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,603 |
| Prague Golden 65+ Open 17th | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,649 |
| Prague Golden Seniors 65 Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,730 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Krnak's chess games?
87 games by Vladimir Krnak, from May 2011 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 Krnak has played.
What does Vladimir Krnak play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Vladimir Krnak opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Krnak answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Krnak play as White?
As White, Vladimir Krnak's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Krnak play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Krnak most often plays: Philidor (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Vladimir Krnak's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Krnak is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid and 1,604 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,808 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Vladimir Krnak played?
Our database contains 87 games by Vladimir Krnak, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 15 draws, 49 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Krnak?
87 games by Vladimir Krnak 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.