Prepare against Vladimir Mares
Czechia · World #36,126 classical · FIDE ID 347795
Our database contains 38 games by Vladimir Mares, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Mares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Mares 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 | 1,953 | 1,980 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,961 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 15.8% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Mares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Mares's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 63.2% | 29.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 26.3% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mares usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Mares usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Mares usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Mares usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Mares usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Mares usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Mares's chess games
All 38 games by Vladimir Mares in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 6 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Daniel Hadzala | 2,102 | chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | A07 |
| Feb 2022 | Martin Dolezal | 2,062 | chT2A-CZE 2122 | B13 |
| Mar 2023 | Jan Bechynsky | 1,982 | chT2A-CZE 2223 | B02 |
| Nov 2018 | Jiri Pilny | 1,961 | chT2A-CZE 1819 | D02 |
| Oct 2014 | Pavel Rynt | 1,956 | chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,958 |
| chT2A-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,946 |
| chT2A-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,058 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,863 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 2,081 |
| chTV-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 1,622 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Mares's chess games?
38 games by Vladimir Mares, from May 2012 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 Mares has played.
What does Vladimir Mares play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Vladimir Mares opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Mares answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Mares play as White?
As White, Vladimir Mares's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Mares play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Mares most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Vladimir Mares's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Mares is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Vladimir Mares played?
Our database contains 38 games by Vladimir Mares, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses (15.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Mares?
38 games by Vladimir Mares 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.