Prepare against Frantisek Lhotsky
Czechia · World #20,428 classical · FIDE ID 23703822
Our database contains 61 games by Frantisek Lhotsky, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frantisek Lhotsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frantisek Lhotsky 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 | 2,054 | 2,065 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,924 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,997 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 36.1% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frantisek Lhotsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frantisek Lhotsky's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 96.6% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Lhotsky usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lhotsky usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Lhotsky usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Lhotsky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Frantisek Lhotsky's chess games
All 61 games by Frantisek Lhotsky in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 22 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A78 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Jan Svatos | 2,232 | Ricany Open A | A30 |
| Oct 2022 | Richard Bicek | 2,193 | chT2B-CZE 2223 | D44 |
| Dec 2022 | Martin Formanek | 2,181 | chT2B-CZE 2223 | C90 |
| Mar 2023 | Vladimir Chaloupka | 2,049 | chT2B-CZE 2223 | D44 |
| Jun 2020 | Zdenek Kalousek | 2,039 | chT2B-CZE 1920 | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 17 | 9 | 1,995 |
| chT2B-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 8 | 2,107 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| Ricany Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,984 |
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,956 |
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open C | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,669 |
| 8th Prague Summer Open A | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,950 |
| 35th Czech Open E | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frantisek Lhotsky's chess games?
61 games by Frantisek Lhotsky, from May 2017 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 Frantisek Lhotsky has played.
What does Frantisek Lhotsky play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Frantisek Lhotsky opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frantisek Lhotsky answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Frantisek Lhotsky play as White?
As White, Frantisek Lhotsky's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frantisek Lhotsky play as Black?
As Black, Frantisek Lhotsky most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Frantisek Lhotsky's FIDE rating?
Frantisek Lhotsky is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Frantisek Lhotsky played?
Our database contains 61 games by Frantisek Lhotsky, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frantisek Lhotsky?
61 games by Frantisek Lhotsky 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.