Prepare against Branislav Karel
Slovakia · World #122,802 classical · FIDE ID 14937000
When preparing against Branislav Karel, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Branislav Karel, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branislav Karel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branislav Karel 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 | 1,666 | 1,666 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 17.1% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branislav Karel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branislav Karel's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 50.0% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Karel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Karel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Karel usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Karel usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Karel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 100.0% | 23.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Branislav Karel's chess games
All 35 games by Branislav Karel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 6 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Pavol Hornak | 1,793 | chT4-SVK A22 1819 | E90 |
| Dec 2013 | Jozef Rendek | 1,374 | chT-SVK 4 A22 1314 | D20 |
| Dec 2022 | Martin Suchovsky | 1,000 | chT3A2-SVK 2223 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A22 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,618 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,426 |
| chT-SVK5 A22 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,201 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 0 | 1,243 |
| chT-SVK 4 A22 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,365 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1213 | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| chT4-SVK A22 1415 | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branislav Karel's chess games?
35 games by Branislav Karel, from Nov 2016 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 Branislav Karel has played.
What does Branislav Karel play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Branislav Karel opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branislav Karel answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Branislav Karel play as White?
As White, Branislav Karel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branislav Karel play as Black?
As Black, Branislav Karel most often plays: Caro-Kann (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Branislav Karel's FIDE rating?
Branislav Karel is currently rated 1,666 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,666 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Branislav Karel played?
Our database contains 35 games by Branislav Karel, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branislav Karel?
35 games by Branislav Karel 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.