Prepare against Vladimir Vltavsky
Czechia · World #17,863 classical · FIDE ID 309958
Our database contains 509 games by Vladimir Vltavsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Vltavsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Vltavsky 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 | 2,076 | 2,269 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,186 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 2,270 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 509 | 156 | 210 | 143 | 30.6% |
| As White | 249 | 91 | 106 | 52 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 260 | 65 | 104 | 91 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Vltavsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Vltavsky's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 202 | 81.1% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 30 | 12.0% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 5.2% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Vltavsky usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vltavsky usually continues d4 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Vltavsky usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Vltavsky usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Vltavsky usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vltavsky usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 45.0% | 46.0% |
| c5 | 43 | 38.7% | 60.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 8.1% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.4% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 86.4% | 42.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Vltavsky's chess games
All 509 games by Vladimir Vltavsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 156 wins, 210 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 66 | 25/26/15 | 37.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37 | 3/20/14 | 8.1% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/10/1 | 21.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Milos Mozny | 2,435 | chT2-CZE | B22 |
| Jan 1991 | Eduard Rajskij | 2,430 | Taby Open | C54 |
| Jan 1996 | Daniel Kotek | 2,360 | chT-CZE1 9596 | C02 |
| Oct 2019 | Petr Spacek | 2,349 | chT-CZE 2C 1920 | B08 |
| Jan 1998 | Pavel Houser | 2,340 | chT2-CZE 9899 | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 49 | 27 | 2,151 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 27 | 14 | 2,001 |
| Liberec Metalmex Open | 2012 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,159 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2001 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,165 |
| Liberec Desko Open | 2013 | 14 | 8 | 2,152 |
| chT2B-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| chT1b-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,196 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,425 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Vltavsky's chess games?
509 games by Vladimir Vltavsky, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Vltavsky has played.
What does Vladimir Vltavsky play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Vladimir Vltavsky opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Vltavsky answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Vltavsky play as White?
As White, Vladimir Vltavsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (66 games, 37.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Vltavsky play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Vltavsky most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (37 games, 8.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 260 games.
What is Vladimir Vltavsky's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Vltavsky is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Vladimir Vltavsky played?
Our database contains 509 games by Vladimir Vltavsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 210 draws, 143 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Vltavsky?
509 games by Vladimir Vltavsky 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.