Prepare against Vladislav Machala
Czechia · World #38,426 classical · FIDE ID 327255
When preparing against Vladislav Machala, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%).
Our database contains 74 games by Vladislav Machala, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladislav Machala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladislav Machala 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 | 1,942 | 2,072 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 2,028 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 2,034 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 25 | 8 | 41 | 33.8% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 14 | 4 | 23 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladislav Machala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladislav Machala's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 42.4% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 30.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 21.2% | 14.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Machala usually continues b4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Machala usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Machala usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Machala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Machala usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Machala usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 30.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Vladislav Machala's chess games
All 74 games by Vladislav Machala in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 25 wins, 8 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Roman Bores | 2,295 | chT2a-CZE 9596 | A00 |
| Jun 2009 | Tomas Vagner | 2,261 | 4th Teplice Open | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Ivan Hrubant | 2,250 | chT1a-CZE | B00 |
| Aug 2018 | Jiri Plesek | 2,165 | 5th Prague Summer Open A | A09 |
| Nov 2009 | Bretislav Dalecky | 2,159 | chT2B-CZE 0910 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1991 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| chT1a-CZE | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,177 |
| 4th Teplice Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| chT2a-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
| chT1a-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 0 | 1,758 |
| 5th Prague Summer Open A | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,261 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladislav Machala's chess games?
74 games by Vladislav Machala, from Jul 2008 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 Vladislav Machala has played.
What does Vladislav Machala play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Vladislav Machala opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladislav Machala answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Vladislav Machala play as White?
As White, Vladislav Machala's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladislav Machala play as Black?
As Black, Vladislav Machala most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Vladislav Machala's FIDE rating?
Vladislav Machala is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Vladislav Machala played?
Our database contains 74 games by Vladislav Machala, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 8 draws, 41 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladislav Machala?
74 games by Vladislav Machala 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.