Prepare against Vlastimil Licka
Czechia · World #46,760 classical · FIDE ID 305944
When preparing against Vlastimil Licka, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 122 games by Vlastimil Licka, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Vlastimil Licka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vlastimil Licka 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 | 1,907 | 2,019 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,959 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 42 | 44 | 36 | 34.4% |
| As White | 57 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 65 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vlastimil Licka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vlastimil Licka's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 59.6% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 15 | 26.3% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 10.5% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Licka usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Licka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Licka usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 56.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Licka usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Licka usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Licka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 66.7% | 28.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 29.2% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 45.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Vlastimil Licka's chess games
All 122 games by Vlastimil Licka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Nov 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: 42 wins, 44 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Jiri Simbera | 2,075 | Brno Gargulak Memorial B | A03 |
| Jan 2005 | Miloslav Nemec | 2,060 | Brno Dedek Memorial A | D74 |
| Aug 2010 | Rene Pribyl | 2,045 | Brno Trade Open | A53 |
| Aug 2014 | Zuzana Milcova | 2,027 | Brno CEZ Open | E14 |
| Jan 2005 | Michal Sipek | 1,880 | Brno Dedek Memorial A | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Trade Open | 2011 | 18 | 8 | 1,935 |
| Brno Winter | 1998 | 13 | 10.5 | – |
| ch-Brno 75th | 1995 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| Brno Gargulak Memorial B | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 1,942 |
| chT2D-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| Brno Dedek Memorial A | 2005 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,103 |
| Brno Dedek Memorial B | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,899 |
| Brno CEZ Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlastimil Licka's chess games?
122 games by Vlastimil Licka, from Jul 2009 to Nov 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 Vlastimil Licka has played.
What does Vlastimil Licka play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Vlastimil Licka opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlastimil Licka answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Vlastimil Licka play as White?
As White, Vlastimil Licka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlastimil Licka play as Black?
As Black, Vlastimil Licka most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Vlastimil Licka's FIDE rating?
Vlastimil Licka is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Vlastimil Licka played?
Our database contains 122 games by Vlastimil Licka, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 44 draws, 36 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlastimil Licka?
122 games by Vlastimil Licka 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.