Prepare against Daniel Houdek
Czechia · World #71,192 classical · FIDE ID 342920
When preparing against Daniel Houdek, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 32 games by Daniel Houdek, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Houdek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Houdek 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 | 1,817 | 1,923 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,827 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 15.6% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Houdek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Houdek's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Houdek usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Houdek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Houdek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Daniel Houdek's chess games
All 32 games by Daniel Houdek in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 5 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Peter Hanzluvka | 2,032 | Tatry Open | B13 |
| Sep 2012 | Martin Ondercin | 1,764 | Tatry Open | B12 |
| Oct 2013 | Frantisek Butora | 1,631 | Tatry Open | B10 |
| Sep 2012 | Petra Masakova | 1,562 | Tatry Open | E07 |
| Oct 2013 | Miroslav Silon | 1,360 | Tatry Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2024 | 21 | 9 | 1,849 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,713 |
| chTV-CZE 9900 | 2000 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,000 |
| chT-CZE rap | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,966 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,699 |
| Tatrafest Tatry Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Houdek's chess games?
32 games by Daniel Houdek, from Nov 2010 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 Daniel Houdek has played.
What does Daniel Houdek play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Daniel Houdek opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Houdek answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games).
What openings does Daniel Houdek play as White?
As White, Daniel Houdek's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Old Indian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Houdek play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Houdek most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Daniel Houdek's FIDE rating?
Daniel Houdek is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Daniel Houdek played?
Our database contains 32 games by Daniel Houdek, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Houdek?
32 games by Daniel Houdek 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.