Prepare against Vratislav Halama
Czechia · World #53,563 classical · FIDE ID 373796
Our database contains 70 games by Vratislav Halama, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vratislav Halama's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vratislav Halama 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 | 1,879 | 1,916 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,894 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,914 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 23 | 17 | 30 | 32.9% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 97.1% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 48.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Halama usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Halama usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Halama usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nc6 (100% of these games) — Halama usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Vratislav Halama's chess games
All 70 games by Vratislav Halama in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 23 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Milan Orsag | 2,390 | Chrudim Open 1 | B06 |
| Jan 1995 | Rostislav Taborsky | 2,055 | Klatovy Open | B08 |
| Jan 2000 | Vladimir Belan | 1,810 | chT2b-CZE 0001 | B50 |
| Jan 2023 | Radim Podrazky | 1,779 | chT-Liberec Region 2223 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open | 1996 | 18 | 6 | 1,998 |
| Klatovy Open A | 1997 | 18 | 7 | 2,014 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Open | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,210 |
| Chrudim Open 1 | 1993 | 8 | 6 | 2,530 |
| chT1b-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 5 | 1 | 1,935 |
| chT-Liberec Region 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,739 |
| Viking Open | 1997 | 2 | 1 | 2,415 |
| 4th Nachod Open | 1998 | 2 | 0 | 1,820 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vratislav Halama's chess games?
70 games by Vratislav Halama, from May 2013 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 Vratislav Halama has played.
What does Vratislav Halama play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Vratislav Halama opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vratislav Halama answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Vratislav Halama play as White?
As White, Vratislav Halama's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vratislav Halama play as Black?
As Black, Vratislav Halama most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Vratislav Halama's FIDE rating?
Vratislav Halama is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Vratislav Halama played?
Our database contains 70 games by Vratislav Halama, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vratislav Halama?
70 games by Vratislav Halama 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.