Prepare against David Szotkowski
Czechia · World #46,725 classical · FIDE ID 377465
Our database contains 190 games by David Szotkowski, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Szotkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Szotkowski 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 | 1,906 | 1,997 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,823 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,823 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 62 | 50 | 78 | 32.6% |
| As White | 93 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 97 | 30 | 22 | 45 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Szotkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Szotkowski's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 51.6% | 57.3% |
| e4 | 36 | 38.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.4% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Szotkowski usually continues c4 (42.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Szotkowski usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Szotkowski usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Szotkowski usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Szotkowski usually continues Nc3 (14.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Szotkowski usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 54.5% | 51.7% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 34.5% | 34.2% |
| c6 | 6 | 10.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 37.0% |
David Szotkowski's chess games
All 190 games by David Szotkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 62 wins, 50 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Libor Zvolanek | 2,167 | 20th Olomouc Summer Open | A41 |
| May 2013 | Stanislav Kolar | 2,100 | 10th Orlova Open | B00 |
| Apr 2021 | Milan Bohacek | 2,051 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B13 |
| Nov 2017 | Frantisek Mrkus | 2,000 | chT-CZE U18 Extraliga Ost 1718 | D45 |
| Oct 2017 | Filip Solc | 1,999 | chT-CZE U18 Extraliga Ost 1718 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2017 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,775 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 1,849 |
| Budapest FS09 FM | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,049 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,830 |
| 13th Orlova Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,934 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,711 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,524 |
| ch-CZE U20 sf | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1,587 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Szotkowski's chess games?
190 games by David Szotkowski, from Mar 2013 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 David Szotkowski has played.
What does David Szotkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, David Szotkowski opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Szotkowski answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Szotkowski play as White?
As White, David Szotkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Szotkowski play as Black?
As Black, David Szotkowski most often plays: Alekhine Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is David Szotkowski's FIDE rating?
David Szotkowski is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Oct 2017).
How many games has David Szotkowski played?
Our database contains 190 games by David Szotkowski, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 50 draws, 78 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Szotkowski?
190 games by David Szotkowski 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.