Prepare against Vojtech Plat
GM · Slovakia · World #837 classical · FIDE ID 325740
When preparing against Vojtech Plat, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 29.0% over 124 games.
Our database contains 3,467 games by Vojtech Plat, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vojtech Plat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vojtech Plat 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 | 2,468 | 2,589 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,546 | 2,612 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,581 | 2,691 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,467 | 1,619 | 1,356 | 492 | 46.7% |
| As White | 1,744 | 881 | 659 | 204 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 1,723 | 738 | 697 | 288 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vojtech Plat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vojtech Plat's side.
First moves as White (1,740 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,115 | 64.1% | 67.8% |
| d4 | 450 | 25.9% | 71.7% |
| Nf3 | 65 | 3.7% | 68.5% |
| b3 | 58 | 3.3% | 76.7% |
| c4 | 40 | 2.3% | 72.5% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 67.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Plat usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Plat usually continues Nf3 (66.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Plat usually continues Nf3 (76.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 71.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Plat usually continues c4 (73.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Plat usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Plat usually continues e4 (72.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (795 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 354 | 44.5% | 61.6% |
| d6 | 231 | 29.1% | 62.3% |
| e5 | 138 | 17.4% | 63.8% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 5.5% | 70.5% |
| g6 | 24 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (651 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 300 | 46.1% | 59.7% |
| d6 | 248 | 38.1% | 72.4% |
| d5 | 70 | 10.8% | 54.3% |
| g6 | 23 | 3.5% | 63.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 0.9% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Vojtech Plat's chess games
All 3,467 games by Vojtech Plat in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Sep 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: 1,619 wins, 1,356 draws, 492 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 337 | 171/111/55 | 50.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 87 | 48/27/12 | 55.2% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 78 | 42/30/6 | 53.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 76 | 38/24/14 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 70 | 40/25/5 | 57.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 63 | 37/21/5 | 58.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 61 | 38/18/5 | 62.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 59 | 25/30/4 | 42.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 58 | 37/16/5 | 63.8% |
| E00 | Catalan | 57 | 28/25/4 | 49.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 318 | 157/101/60 | 49.4% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 126 | 46/62/18 | 36.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 124 | 36/66/22 | 29.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 120 | 55/38/27 | 45.8% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 109 | 54/31/24 | 49.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 87 | 39/33/15 | 44.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 66 | 32/28/6 | 48.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 65 | 25/27/13 | 38.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 51 | 32/11/8 | 62.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 47 | 20/20/7 | 42.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,787 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Mar 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,777 | Titled Tue Late | A41 |
| Mar 2024 | Quang Liem Le | 2,731 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Nov 2019 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,715 | 35th EU-Cup | E32 |
| Dec 2012 | David Navara | 2,710 | ch-CZE Blitz | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 307 | 203.5 | 2,508 |
| ch-CZE | 2023 | 100 | 58 | 2,508 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2018 | 44 | 37.5 | 2,444 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 40 | 26.5 | 2,611 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2017 | 40 | 29.5 | 2,380 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 38 | 24.5 | 2,414 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 36 | 22 | 2,533 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 31 | 22 | 2,554 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: David Navara (23 games) · Vojtech Zwardon (20 games) · Gabor Nagy (18 games) · Pavel Simacek (16 games) · Jan Krejci (16 games) · Vlastimil Babula (15 games) · Jiri Stocek (15 games) · Jan Bernasek (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vojtech Plat's chess games?
3,467 games by Vojtech Plat, from Apr 2005 to Sep 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 Vojtech Plat has played.
What does Vojtech Plat play on the first move as White?
Across 1,740 games with White in our database, Vojtech Plat opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vojtech Plat answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Vojtech Plat play as White?
As White, Vojtech Plat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (337 games, 50.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (87 games, 55.2% win rate); Indian Defense (78 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,744 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vojtech Plat play as Black?
As Black, Vojtech Plat most often plays: Philidor (318 games, 49.4% win rate); Indian Defense (126 games, 36.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (124 games, 29.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,723 games.
What is Vojtech Plat's FIDE rating?
Vojtech Plat is currently rated 2,468 in classical chess, 2,546 in rapid and 2,581 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,589 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Vojtech Plat played?
Our database contains 3,467 games by Vojtech Plat, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,619 wins, 1,356 draws, 492 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vojtech Plat?
3,467 games by Vojtech Plat 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.