Prepare against Vlastimil Urban
Czechia · World #31,763 classical · FIDE ID 321176
Our database contains 142 games by Vlastimil Urban, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vlastimil Urban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vlastimil Urban 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 | 1,975 | 2,106 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,993 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,974 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 40 | 50 | 58 | 27.0% |
| As White | 77 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 71 | 18 | 23 | 30 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 92.2% | 47.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Urban usually continues c4 (45.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Urban usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Urban usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 47.2% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 15 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Vlastimil Urban's chess games
All 142 games by Vlastimil Urban in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 40 wins, 50 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,636 | Hustopece Open | D11 |
| Mar 2003 | Vlastimil Siebenburger | 2,147 | chT-MOR 2S 0203 | D04 |
| Dec 2013 | Pavel Dvoulety | 2,135 | chT-CZE 2E 1314 | D50 |
| Jan 2007 | Martin Bilek | 2,085 | Znojmo Open 2 | A03 |
| Nov 2014 | Jan Tesar | 2,073 | chT2E-CZE 1415 | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2E-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,039 |
| chT2E-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,865 |
| chT-Bohemia South 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 1,945 |
| chT-MOR 2S 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| chT2E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 1,858 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,804 |
| chT2E-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,096 |
| chT2E-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlastimil Urban's chess games?
142 games by Vlastimil Urban, from Jul 2003 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 Vlastimil Urban has played.
What does Vlastimil Urban play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Vlastimil Urban opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlastimil Urban answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vlastimil Urban play as White?
As White, Vlastimil Urban's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlastimil Urban play as Black?
As Black, Vlastimil Urban most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Vlastimil Urban's FIDE rating?
Vlastimil Urban is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Vlastimil Urban played?
Our database contains 142 games by Vlastimil Urban, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 50 draws, 58 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlastimil Urban?
142 games by Vlastimil Urban 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.