Prepare against Bronislav Houska
Czechia · World #25,069 classical · FIDE ID 317055
Our database contains 232 games by Bronislav Houska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bronislav Houska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bronislav Houska 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 | 2,017 | 2,106 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,036 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 2,015 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 70 | 74 | 88 | 30.2% |
| As White | 123 | 43 | 35 | 45 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 109 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bronislav Houska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bronislav Houska's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 102 | 82.9% | 49.5% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 83% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Houska usually continues g3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Houska usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Houska usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Houska usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Houska usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Houska usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 66 | 94.3% | 43.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 95.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Bronislav Houska's chess games
All 232 games by Bronislav Houska in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 70 wins, 74 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 49 | 16/13/20 | 32.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 67 | 18/22/27 | 26.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 12 | 0/5/7 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Martin Klicnar | 2,230 | 6th Nachod Open | B07 |
| Feb 2007 | Dusan Pospisil | 2,187 | chT2d-CZE 0607 | B07 |
| Jul 2002 | Jiri Hajek | 2,180 | Chrudim Open | D10 |
| Mar 2016 | Jiri Kozel | 2,179 | chT1E-CZE 1516 | B08 |
| Jan 2001 | Hannes Schirmbeck | 2,130 | Chrudim Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrudim Open | 2004 | 26 | 13 | 2,057 |
| 20th Litomysl Open | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,935 |
| chT2D-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,910 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,094 |
| chT1E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 2 | 1,944 |
| chT2D-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bronislav Houska's chess games?
232 games by Bronislav Houska, from Apr 2003 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 Bronislav Houska has played.
What does Bronislav Houska play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Bronislav Houska opens with 1.c4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bronislav Houska answers 1...d6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (95% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Bronislav Houska play as White?
As White, Bronislav Houska's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (49 games, 32.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bronislav Houska play as Black?
As Black, Bronislav Houska most often plays: Pirc Defense (67 games, 26.9% win rate); Rat Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Bronislav Houska's FIDE rating?
Bronislav Houska is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Bronislav Houska played?
Our database contains 232 games by Bronislav Houska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 74 draws, 88 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bronislav Houska?
232 games by Bronislav Houska 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.