Prepare against Vladimir Simek
Czechia · World #91,894 classical · FIDE ID 342343
When preparing against Vladimir Simek, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Vladimir Simek, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Simek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Simek 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 | 1,753 | 1,845 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,803 | 1,874 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 30.2% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Simek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Simek's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 65.2% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 30.4% | 14.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Simek usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Simek usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Simek usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 14.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Simek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Simek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Simek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Vladimir Simek's chess games
All 43 games by Vladimir Simek in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Karel Sedivy | 1,851 | Tabor Open | B19 |
| Jun 2013 | Jiri Sedlak | 1,739 | Klatovy Open B | C45 |
| Jan 2000 | Rudolf Kaspar | 1,720 | Klatovy Open B | A42 |
| Jan 2000 | Bretislav Pech | 1,690 | Klatovy Open B | C41 |
| Jan 2000 | Daniel Kotesovec | 1,625 | Schneider Bohemia Open C | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2013 | 17 | 10 | 1,692 |
| Schneider Bohemia Open C | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 1,852 |
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,790 |
| chT2b-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 3 | 1 | – |
| chT1b-CZE | 1995 | 3 | 0 | – |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,676 |
| chT2A-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,727 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Simek's chess games?
43 games by Vladimir Simek, from Sep 2013 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 Simek has played.
What does Vladimir Simek play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Vladimir Simek opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Simek answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Simek play as White?
As White, Vladimir Simek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Simek play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Simek most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Vladimir Simek's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Simek is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,803 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Vladimir Simek played?
Our database contains 43 games by Vladimir Simek, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Simek?
43 games by Vladimir Simek 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.