Prepare against Branislav Kocak
Slovakia · World #41,208 classical · FIDE ID 14916061
Our database contains 114 games by Branislav Kocak, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branislav Kocak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branislav Kocak 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 | 1,930 | 1,934 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 27 | 51 | 36 | 23.7% |
| As White | 52 | 11 | 25 | 16 | 21.2% |
| As Black | 62 | 16 | 26 | 20 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branislav Kocak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branislav Kocak's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 82.7% | 41.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 41.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kocak usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kocak usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kocak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kocak usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kocak usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Kocak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 100.0% | 46.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Branislav Kocak's chess games
All 114 games by Branislav Kocak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 27 wins, 51 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Tomas Liptak | 2,082 | chT3A2-SVK 1213 | A83 |
| Oct 2009 | Rastislav Diviak | 2,043 | chT3A2-SVK 0910 | B92 |
| Jan 2011 | Marek Sefcik | 2,025 | chT3A2-SVK 1011 | D02 |
| Jan 2010 | Ivan Kubis | 2,025 | chT3A2-SVK 0910 | D55 |
| Jan 2013 | Milan Krist | 1,985 | chT3A2-SVK 1213 | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,989 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,804 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,852 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,010 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,859 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branislav Kocak's chess games?
114 games by Branislav Kocak, from Jul 2007 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 Kocak has played.
What does Branislav Kocak play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Branislav Kocak opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branislav Kocak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Branislav Kocak play as White?
As White, Branislav Kocak's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branislav Kocak play as Black?
As Black, Branislav Kocak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Branislav Kocak's FIDE rating?
Branislav Kocak is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Branislav Kocak played?
Our database contains 114 games by Branislav Kocak, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 51 draws, 36 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branislav Kocak?
114 games by Branislav Kocak 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.