Prepare against Vladimir Motacek
Czechia · World #42,618 classical · FIDE ID 324850
When preparing against Vladimir Motacek, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 44 games by Vladimir Motacek, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Motacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Motacek 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 | 1,923 | 2,097 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,972 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,944 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 8 | 25 | 11 | 18.2% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Motacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Motacek's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 87.0% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Motacek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Motacek usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Motacek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Motacek usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Motacek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Vladimir Motacek's chess games
All 44 games by Vladimir Motacek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 8 wins, 25 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/8/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Zdenek Hlousek | 2,355 | chT2d-CZE 0304 | B70 |
| Nov 2006 | Jan Uhmann | 2,175 | chT1E-CZE 0607 | C83 |
| Jan 2005 | Roman Bilek | 2,105 | chT2d-CZE 0405 | A73 |
| Nov 2016 | Rostislav Stork | 1,747 | chT-CZE 2D 1617 | B07 |
| Dec 2023 | Jiri Pexa | 1,712 | Svetla nad Sazavou Mares Memorial | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2d-CZE 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 2,139 |
| chT2d-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,112 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Mares Memorial | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,002 |
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,724 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,091 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 2 | 2,068 |
| chT2D-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 2 | 1 | 2,154 |
| chT2C-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,757 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Motacek's chess games?
44 games by Vladimir Motacek, from Jul 2004 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 Motacek has played.
What does Vladimir Motacek play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Vladimir Motacek opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Motacek answers 1...g6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Motacek play as White?
As White, Vladimir Motacek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Motacek play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Motacek most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Vladimir Motacek's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Motacek is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Vladimir Motacek played?
Our database contains 44 games by Vladimir Motacek, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 25 draws, 11 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Motacek?
44 games by Vladimir Motacek 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.