Prepare against Josef Cibulka
Czechia · World #21,027 classical · FIDE ID 23708042
Our database contains 56 games by Josef Cibulka, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Cibulka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Cibulka 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 | 2,049 | 2,109 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 1,987 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 1,953 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 13 | 26 | 17 | 23.2% |
| As White | 28 | 5 | 14 | 9 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Cibulka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Cibulka's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Cibulka usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Cibulka usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cibulka usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Josef Cibulka's chess games
All 56 games by Josef Cibulka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 13 wins, 26 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Tomas Buchcar | 2,167 | Liberec Desko Open | A15 |
| Jun 2020 | Jiri Jezbera | 2,165 | chT2D-CZE 1920 | B23 |
| Feb 2023 | Jakub Safarik | 2,117 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | A31 |
| Jul 2019 | Josef Kourek | 2,109 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open B | B77 |
| Sep 2020 | Jan Horak | 2,079 | ch-CZE rapid U20 | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberec Desko Open | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,135 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,997 |
| ch-CZE rapid U20 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2,031 |
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,094 |
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,982 |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open C | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Cibulka's chess games?
56 games by Josef Cibulka, from Apr 2016 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 Cibulka has played.
What does Josef Cibulka play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Josef Cibulka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Cibulka answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Josef Cibulka play as White?
As White, Josef Cibulka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Cibulka play as Black?
As Black, Josef Cibulka most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Josef Cibulka's FIDE rating?
Josef Cibulka is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Josef Cibulka played?
Our database contains 56 games by Josef Cibulka, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 26 draws, 17 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Cibulka?
56 games by Josef Cibulka 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.