Prepare against Anna Lhotska
WFM · Czechia · World #11,406 classical · FIDE ID 376183
When preparing against Anna Lhotska, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 413 games by Anna Lhotska, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Anna Lhotska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anna Lhotska 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 | 2,149 | 2,296 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,196 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,196 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 413 | 172 | 60 | 181 | 41.6% |
| As White | 216 | 94 | 25 | 97 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 197 | 78 | 35 | 84 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anna Lhotska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anna Lhotska's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 184 | 85.2% | 50.5% |
| c4 | 17 | 7.9% | 38.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 5.1% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lhotska usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lhotska usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Lhotska usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 38.2% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Lhotska usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lhotska usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Lhotska usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 72.9% | 56.4% |
| e5 | 29 | 27.1% | 62.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 74.2% | 42.4% |
| d5 | 14 | 22.6% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Anna Lhotska's chess games
All 413 games by Anna Lhotska in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 172 wins, 60 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/2/15 | 32.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 13/3/9 | 52.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Anna Ushenina | 2,395 | Wch Blitz w | D05 |
| Nov 2022 | Jaroslav Polasek | 2,382 | chT1W-CZE 2223 | C11 |
| Sep 2026 | Zhaoqin Peng | 2,353 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | C02 |
| Mar 2026 | Jan Havlik | 2,350 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | B32 |
| Mar 2024 | Michal Konopka | 2,346 | chT1W-CZE 2324 | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U10 Girls | 2015 | 27 | 16.5 | 1,304 |
| ch-CZE w | 2025 | 26 | 14 | 2,140 |
| Skalica Open | 2021 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,983 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,206 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2017 | 17 | 8 | 1,525 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2024 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| 22nd ch-EU w | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,317 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anna Lhotska's chess games?
413 games by Anna Lhotska, from Nov 2013 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 Anna Lhotska has played.
What does Anna Lhotska play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Anna Lhotska opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anna Lhotska answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Anna Lhotska play as White?
As White, Anna Lhotska's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anna Lhotska play as Black?
As Black, Anna Lhotska most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Anna Lhotska's FIDE rating?
Anna Lhotska is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Anna Lhotska played?
Our database contains 413 games by Anna Lhotska, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 60 draws, 181 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anna Lhotska?
413 games by Anna Lhotska 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.