Prepare against Josef Filak
Czechia · World #51,419 classical · FIDE ID 329088
Our database contains 33 games by Josef Filak, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Filak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Filak 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 | 1,887 | 1,891 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 12.1% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Filak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Filak's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 46.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 46.9% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Filak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Filak usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Filak usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Filak usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Josef Filak's chess games
All 33 games by Josef Filak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 4 wins, 17 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Antonin Vavra | 1,852 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | B00 |
| Jul 2015 | Petr Havelka | 1,823 | 40th Vsetin Open | D38 |
| Mar 2024 | Vojtech Hobza | 1,728 | chT-Zlin Region 2324 | C00 |
| Apr 2023 | Matej Krajicek | 1,667 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40th Vsetin Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,833 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,716 |
| Vsetin Open | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,657 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Filak's chess games?
33 games by Josef Filak, from Oct 2008 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 Filak has played.
What does Josef Filak play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Josef Filak opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Filak answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games).
What openings does Josef Filak play as White?
As White, Josef Filak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Filak play as Black?
As Black, Josef Filak most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Josef Filak's FIDE rating?
Josef Filak is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Josef Filak played?
Our database contains 33 games by Josef Filak, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 17 draws, 12 losses (12.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Filak?
33 games by Josef Filak 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.