Prepare against Josef Bartak
Czechia · World #42,571 classical · FIDE ID 23712252
When preparing against Josef Bartak, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 37 games by Josef Bartak, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Josef Bartak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Bartak 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 | 1,924 | 2,061 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,904 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,902 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 17 | 3 | 17 | 45.9% |
| As White | 19 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Bartak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Bartak's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 60.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.5% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Bartak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Bartak usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bartak usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Josef Bartak's chess games
All 37 games by Josef Bartak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Sep 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: 17 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Marek Fizer | 2,175 | Mistrovství České republiky školních týmů v šachu 2026, střední školy | B25 |
| Apr 2021 | Petr Svoboda | 2,088 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C47 |
| Apr 2021 | Jan Horak | 2,072 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B25 |
| Apr 2021 | Martin Sobek | 1,914 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B25 |
| Aug 2026 | Jachym Slansky | 1,907 | Ricany Open A 2026 | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,966 |
| Ricany Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,893 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,475 |
| chT-Karlovy Vary U16 | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,424 |
| Mistrovství České republiky školních týmů v šachu 2026, střední školy | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,001 |
| 6th Prague Mencik Memorial | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Bartak's chess games?
37 games by Josef Bartak, from May 2018 to Sep 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 Josef Bartak has played.
What does Josef Bartak play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Josef Bartak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Bartak answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Josef Bartak play as White?
As White, Josef Bartak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Bartak play as Black?
As Black, Josef Bartak most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Josef Bartak's FIDE rating?
Josef Bartak is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Josef Bartak played?
Our database contains 37 games by Josef Bartak, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Bartak?
37 games by Josef Bartak 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.