Prepare against Vladimir Otepka
Slovakia · World #89,647 classical · FIDE ID 14909731
When preparing against Vladimir Otepka, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 98 games by Vladimir Otepka, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Otepka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Otepka 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 | 1,760 | 1,963 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 38 | 21 | 39 | 38.8% |
| As White | 53 | 21 | 11 | 21 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 45 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Otepka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Otepka's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 98.1% | 49.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 49.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Otepka usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Otepka usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Otepka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Otepka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 59.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
Vladimir Otepka's chess games
All 98 games by Vladimir Otepka in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 38 wins, 21 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Martin Nemky | 2,034 | chT2B-SVK 1213 | D52 |
| Dec 2014 | Juraj Geschwandtner | 1,918 | chT3B2-SVK 1415 | D56 |
| Dec 2019 | Emanuel Miciak | 1,817 | chT4-SVK A21 1920 | D12 |
| Aug 2010 | Daniela Petrigacova | 1,798 | Brezova Open | E90 |
| Aug 2010 | Marian Petras | 1,757 | Brezova Open | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Senica Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,831 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,818 |
| chT-SVK 4 A21 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,516 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,775 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,720 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,588 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,776 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,725 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Otepka's chess games?
98 games by Vladimir Otepka, from Jan 2005 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 Otepka has played.
What does Vladimir Otepka play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Vladimir Otepka opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Otepka answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Otepka play as White?
As White, Vladimir Otepka's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Otepka play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Otepka most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Vladimir Otepka's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Otepka is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Vladimir Otepka played?
Our database contains 98 games by Vladimir Otepka, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 21 draws, 39 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Otepka?
98 games by Vladimir Otepka 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.