Prepare against Josef Crha
Czechia · World #35,902 classical · FIDE ID 307211
Our database contains 80 games by Josef Crha, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Crha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Crha 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 | 1,954 | 2,129 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 24 | 25 | 31 | 30.0% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Crha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Crha's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 86.5% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Crha usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Crha usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Crha usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Crha usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Crha usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 85.7% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Josef Crha's chess games
All 80 games by Josef Crha in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 24 wins, 25 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Ales Jirk | 2,173 | chT2B-CZE 1213 | D85 |
| Nov 2006 | Martin Machacek | 2,115 | chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | B01 |
| Oct 2005 | Vladimir Kucera | 2,106 | chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | D46 |
| Mar 2010 | Radomir Vacek | 2,099 | chT2C-CZE 0910 | D31 |
| Feb 2018 | Jan Novacek | 2,093 | chT2B-CZE 1718 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CSR 31 sf | 1961 | 12 | 5 | – |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,965 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,897 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| chT2B-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,931 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 2,215 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Crha's chess games?
80 games by Josef Crha, from Jul 2009 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 Crha has played.
What does Josef Crha play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Josef Crha opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Crha answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Josef Crha play as White?
As White, Josef Crha's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Crha play as Black?
As Black, Josef Crha most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Josef Crha's FIDE rating?
Josef Crha is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Josef Crha played?
Our database contains 80 games by Josef Crha, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 25 draws, 31 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Crha?
80 games by Josef Crha 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.