Prepare against Daniel Kotek
FM · Czechia · World #11,141 classical · FIDE ID 306479
Our database contains 212 games by Daniel Kotek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kotek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Kotek 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 | 2,152 | 2,337 | Jul 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,280 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 84 | 54 | 74 | 39.6% |
| As White | 102 | 43 | 25 | 34 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 110 | 41 | 29 | 40 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kotek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kotek's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 94.1% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.9% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kotek usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kotek usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kotek usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kotek usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Kotek usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kotek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 49 | 96.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 67.7% | 59.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 25.8% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Daniel Kotek's chess games
All 212 games by Daniel Kotek 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: 84 wins, 54 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1997 | Sergey Vokarev | 2,535 | Pardubice KB Open | C05 |
| Jan 1997 | Jan Smejkal | 2,505 | chT-CZE 9697 | A05 |
| Jan 1997 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,490 | chT-CZE 9697 | B85 |
| Jan 1996 | Milos Mozny | 2,435 | chT-CZE1 9596 | B83 |
| Jan 1996 | Milan Orsag | 2,390 | chT-CZE1 9596 | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CZE | 1999 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,258 |
| chT2b-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,255 |
| chT-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,367 |
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 9 | 2,548 |
| chT2b-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,464 |
| 2nd ch-CZE qual | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kotek's chess games?
212 games by Daniel Kotek, 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 Daniel Kotek has played.
What does Daniel Kotek play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Daniel Kotek opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kotek answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kotek play as White?
As White, Daniel Kotek's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kotek play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kotek most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Daniel Kotek's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kotek is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Daniel Kotek played?
Our database contains 212 games by Daniel Kotek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 54 draws, 74 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kotek?
212 games by Daniel Kotek 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.