Prepare against Ivo Prax
Czechia · World #26,072 classical · FIDE ID 367702
When preparing against Ivo Prax, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 58 games by Ivo Prax, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivo Prax's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivo Prax 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 | 2,010 | 2,018 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 16 | 24 | 18 | 27.6% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivo Prax's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivo Prax's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 65.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Prax usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Prax usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Prax usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Prax usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Prax usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Prax usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 55.6% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
Ivo Prax's chess games
All 58 games by Ivo Prax in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 24 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E00 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Petr Travnicek | 2,138 | chT2D-CZE 1213 | D53 |
| Jan 2013 | Josef Novotny | 2,131 | chT2D-CZE 1213 | E62 |
| Dec 2012 | Lubos Ptacek | 2,128 | chT2D-CZE 1213 | B13 |
| Mar 2022 | Ludek Novak | 1,968 | chT2D-CZE 2122 | D61 |
| Nov 2022 | Adam Lorenc | 1,944 | chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 1,995 |
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,852 |
| chMa-CZE U16 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Most Open B | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 1,714 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Open | 1998 | 8 | 5 | – |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 3 | 2,300 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,776 |
| chT2E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivo Prax's chess games?
58 games by Ivo Prax, from May 2012 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 Ivo Prax has played.
What does Ivo Prax play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ivo Prax opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivo Prax answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Ivo Prax play as White?
As White, Ivo Prax's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivo Prax play as Black?
As Black, Ivo Prax most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ivo Prax's FIDE rating?
Ivo Prax is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ivo Prax played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ivo Prax, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 24 draws, 18 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivo Prax?
58 games by Ivo Prax 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.