Prepare against Josef Bednarik
Czechia · World #19,506 classical · FIDE ID 359017
Our database contains 120 games by Josef Bednarik, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Bednarik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Bednarik 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 | 2,061 | 2,190 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,122 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,018 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 41 | 43 | 36 | 34.2% |
| As White | 64 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 56 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Bednarik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Bednarik's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 76.6% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 14.1% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Bednarik usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Bednarik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bednarik usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Bednarik usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Bednarik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Bednarik usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 90.0% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 70.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Josef Bednarik's chess games
All 120 games by Josef Bednarik in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 41 wins, 43 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Hannes Ganaus | 2,283 | 40th Vsetin Open | B32 |
| Feb 2017 | Petr Kacirek | 2,282 | chT1E-CZE 1617 | C00 |
| Nov 2014 | Jan Rubes | 2,206 | ch-CZE U20 sf | D36 |
| Nov 2013 | Martin Muzik | 2,155 | chT-CZE 2F 1314 | B22 |
| Nov 2017 | Ivan Markovic | 2,146 | chT2E-CZE 1718 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 8 | 2,307 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,050 |
| Vsetin Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| chT1E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,208 |
| ch-CZE U20 sf | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,133 |
| Jesenik Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,881 |
| 40th Vsetin Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,174 |
| chT2F-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Bednarik's chess games?
120 games by Josef Bednarik, from Nov 2011 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 Bednarik has played.
What does Josef Bednarik play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Josef Bednarik opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Bednarik answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Josef Bednarik play as White?
As White, Josef Bednarik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Bednarik play as Black?
As Black, Josef Bednarik most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Josef Bednarik's FIDE rating?
Josef Bednarik is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Josef Bednarik played?
Our database contains 120 games by Josef Bednarik, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 43 draws, 36 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Bednarik?
120 games by Josef Bednarik 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.