Prepare against Josef Baumruk
Czechia · World #36,122 classical · FIDE ID 315532
Our database contains 163 games by Josef Baumruk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Baumruk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Baumruk 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 | 1,953 | 2,082 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,979 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,954 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 56 | 47 | 60 | 34.4% |
| As White | 82 | 28 | 24 | 30 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 81 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Baumruk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Baumruk's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 73.2% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 20 | 24.4% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Baumruk usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Baumruk usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Baumruk usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Baumruk usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Baumruk usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Baumruk usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 46.2% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Josef Baumruk's chess games
All 163 games by Josef Baumruk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 56 wins, 47 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Vaclav Koubek | 2,195 | chT-CZE 2A 0405 | C50 |
| Jan 2000 | Jiri Salac | 2,170 | chTJ-CZE 9900 | B22 |
| Sep 2005 | Dusan Mikulas | 2,153 | Tatry Open | B03 |
| Jan 2005 | Tomas Jirkovsky | 2,096 | chT-CZE 2A 0405 | B02 |
| Nov 2011 | Petr Janocko | 2,093 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2002 | 44 | 18 | 1,925 |
| Tatry Open | 2008 | 26 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| Klatovy Open B | 2000 | 21 | 14.5 | 1,860 |
| chTJ-CZE 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 3 | 1,993 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,244 |
| Plzen KB Open C U18 | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,982 |
| 29th Klatovy Open C | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,853 |
| Klatovy Open | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Baumruk's chess games?
163 games by Josef Baumruk, from Apr 2003 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 Josef Baumruk has played.
What does Josef Baumruk play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Josef Baumruk opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Baumruk answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josef Baumruk play as White?
As White, Josef Baumruk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Baumruk play as Black?
As Black, Josef Baumruk most often plays: Alekhine Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Josef Baumruk's FIDE rating?
Josef Baumruk is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Josef Baumruk played?
Our database contains 163 games by Josef Baumruk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 47 draws, 60 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Baumruk?
163 games by Josef Baumruk 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.