Prepare against Ales Horak
Czechia · World #13,721 classical · FIDE ID 348953
Our database contains 237 games by Ales Horak, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ales Horak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ales Horak 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 | 2,119 | 2,185 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,085 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,035 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 84 | 69 | 84 | 35.4% |
| As White | 112 | 41 | 35 | 36 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 125 | 43 | 34 | 48 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ales Horak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ales Horak's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Horak usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Horak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Horak usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 52.3% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 19 | 29.2% | 55.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 12.3% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 73.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Ales Horak's chess games
All 237 games by Ales Horak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 84 wins, 69 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Jan Svatos | 2,250 | chT2A-CZE 1718 | B32 |
| Jun 2020 | David Vavruska | 2,244 | chT2B-CZE 1920 | A10 |
| Jun 2013 | Vladimir Hadraba | 2,216 | 8th Teplice Open | C06 |
| Jun 2013 | Vaclav Vales | 2,176 | 8th Teplice Open | B22 |
| Feb 2019 | Jachym Kolar | 2,146 | chT-CZE 2B 1819 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Czech Fed U16 | 2013 | 17 | 11 | 1,873 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 2,180 |
| 9th Nachod Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,912 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,954 |
| Nachod Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,777 |
| ch-CZE U20 sf | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
| chT2A-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ales Horak's chess games?
237 games by Ales Horak, from Sep 2009 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 Ales Horak has played.
What does Ales Horak play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Ales Horak opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ales Horak answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ales Horak play as White?
As White, Ales Horak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ales Horak play as Black?
As Black, Ales Horak most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Ales Horak's FIDE rating?
Ales Horak is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Ales Horak played?
Our database contains 237 games by Ales Horak, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 69 draws, 84 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ales Horak?
237 games by Ales Horak 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.