Prepare against Vladimir Urbanec
Czechia · World #135,387 classical · FIDE ID 377449
When preparing against Vladimir Urbanec, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 65 games by Vladimir Urbanec, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Urbanec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Urbanec 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 | 1,632 | 1,681 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,686 | 1,686 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 13 | 12 | 40 | 20.0% |
| As White | 32 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Urbanec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Urbanec's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 81.3% | 21.2% |
| f4 | 6 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 21.2% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Urbanec usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Urbanec usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (4% of these games) — Urbanec usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 19% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Urbanec usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Urbanec usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Urbanec's chess games
All 65 games by Vladimir Urbanec in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Petr Schuster | 1,925 | Brno Open B | E61 |
| Jul 2007 | Pavel Hala | 1,665 | Brno Open B | A40 |
| Jul 2009 | Pavel Porc | 1,664 | Brno Duras Open B | D60 |
| Jun 2015 | Petr Glozar | 1,620 | Brno Duras Open | B06 |
| Jul 2015 | Julie Richterova | 1,483 | Brno Duras Open | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras Open B | 2014 | 31 | 11 | 1,476 |
| Brno Duras Open | 2016 | 13 | 3 | 1,484 |
| Brno Open B | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,536 |
| 37th Brno Trade Open A | 2012 | 8 | 1 | 1,474 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 60 | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,727 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Urbanec's chess games?
65 games by Vladimir Urbanec, from Oct 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 Urbanec has played.
What does Vladimir Urbanec play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Vladimir Urbanec opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.f4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Urbanec answers 1...d6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Urbanec play as White?
As White, Vladimir Urbanec's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Urbanec play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Urbanec most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Vladimir Urbanec's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Urbanec is currently rated 1,632 in classical chess, 1,686 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,681 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Vladimir Urbanec played?
Our database contains 65 games by Vladimir Urbanec, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 40 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Urbanec?
65 games by Vladimir Urbanec 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.