Prepare against Vladimir Stracanek
Czechia · World #65,323 classical · FIDE ID 327344
When preparing against Vladimir Stracanek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Vladimir Stracanek, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Stracanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Stracanek 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 | 1,837 | 1,950 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 42.1% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Stracanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Stracanek's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Stracanek usually continues c3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Stracanek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Stracanek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 65.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Stracanek's chess games
All 38 games by Vladimir Stracanek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Michal Sindler | 2,148 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | C50 |
| Jan 2008 | Vitezslav Daricek | 1,907 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | C96 |
| May 2010 | Vlastimil Vinklarek | 1,885 | Ostrava Open | C47 |
| Apr 2008 | Tomas Prokop | 1,807 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | B22 |
| May 2005 | Tomas Bok | 1,780 | Ostrava SME Open B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 18 | 10 | 1,865 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,979 |
| Ostrava SME Open B | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 1,898 |
| chT2f-CZE 0607 | 2006 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Stracanek's chess games?
38 games by Vladimir Stracanek, from Jul 2009 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 Stracanek has played.
What does Vladimir Stracanek play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Vladimir Stracanek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Stracanek answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Stracanek play as White?
As White, Vladimir Stracanek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Stracanek play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Stracanek most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Vladimir Stracanek's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Stracanek is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,950 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Vladimir Stracanek played?
Our database contains 38 games by Vladimir Stracanek, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Stracanek?
38 games by Vladimir Stracanek 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.