Prepare against Ivan Brychta
FM · Czechia · World #6,457 classical · FIDE ID 300608
When preparing against Ivan Brychta, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%).
Our database contains 108 games by Ivan Brychta, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Brychta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Brychta 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 | 2,238 | 2,255 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 41 | 27 | 40 | 38.0% |
| As White | 57 | 19 | 13 | 25 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 51 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Brychta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Brychta's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 75.4% | 40.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 24.6% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Brychta usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Brychta usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Brychta usually continues exd5 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Brychta usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Brychta usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Brychta usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 65.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 85.0% | 55.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Ivan Brychta's chess games
All 108 games by Ivan Brychta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 41 wins, 27 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Josef Pribyl | 2,470 | ch-CZE Czechia | B50 |
| Jan 1987 | Eduard Prandstetter | 2,430 | ch-CZE 18th | C19 |
| Jan 1990 | Vitezslav Priehoda | 2,415 | ch-CSR | A40 |
| Oct 1988 | Josef Jurek | 2,375 | 19th ch-CZE | C10 |
| Jan 1990 | Milan Kolesar | 2,350 | ch-CSR | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CSR | 1992 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-CZE 18th | 1987 | 13 | 9 | 2,514 |
| ch-CZE | 1991 | 13 | 6 | 2,263 |
| 19th ch-CZE | 1988 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,517 |
| Hlinsko Open | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,288 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,404 |
| chT-CZE 9394 | 1994 | 8 | 3 | 2,222 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1989 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Brychta's chess games?
108 games by Ivan Brychta, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Ivan Brychta has played.
What does Ivan Brychta play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Ivan Brychta opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Brychta answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ivan Brychta play as White?
As White, Ivan Brychta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Brychta play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Brychta most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Ivan Brychta's FIDE rating?
Ivan Brychta is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Ivan Brychta played?
Our database contains 108 games by Ivan Brychta, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 27 draws, 40 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Brychta?
108 games by Ivan Brychta 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.