Prepare against Jakub Osvald
Slovakia · World #135,152 classical · FIDE ID 14974401
When preparing against Jakub Osvald, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Jakub Osvald, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Osvald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Osvald 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 | 1,633 | 1,673 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,448 | 1,448 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 21.1% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Osvald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Osvald's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 94.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Osvald usually continues Bf4 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Osvald usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Osvald usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Osvald usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Jakub Osvald's chess games
All 38 games by Jakub Osvald in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Michal Kucera | 1,904 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | D35 |
| Sep 2024 | Luuk Hoogeveen | 1,749 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | E81 |
| Sep 2024 | Michal Fabrici | 1,704 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | B12 |
| Apr 2024 | Michal Hulic | 1,575 | ch-SVK U18/20 | D02 |
| Jul 2024 | Filip Ostrozlik | 1,546 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 15 | 6 | 1,534 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,742 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,627 |
| Modra Open | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Osvald's chess games?
38 games by Jakub Osvald, from Sep 2022 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 Jakub Osvald has played.
What does Jakub Osvald play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jakub Osvald opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Osvald answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Jakub Osvald play as White?
As White, Jakub Osvald's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Osvald play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Osvald most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jakub Osvald's FIDE rating?
Jakub Osvald is currently rated 1,633 in classical chess, 1,448 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,673 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Jakub Osvald played?
Our database contains 38 games by Jakub Osvald, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Osvald?
38 games by Jakub Osvald 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.