Prepare against Josef Havelka
FM · Czechia · World #3,072 classical · FIDE ID 361097
Our database contains 468 games by Josef Havelka, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josef Havelka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Havelka 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 | 2,335 | 2,419 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,291 | 2,291 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,338 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 468 | 189 | 160 | 119 | 40.4% |
| As White | 223 | 90 | 93 | 40 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 245 | 99 | 67 | 79 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Havelka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Havelka's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 213 | 95.5% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.0% | 55.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Havelka usually continues Nf3 (62.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Havelka usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Havelka usually continues d4 (64.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Havelka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Havelka usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 68.2% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 19 | 17.8% | 63.2% |
| e6 | 13 | 12.1% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 81.7% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 12.9% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Josef Havelka's chess games
All 468 games by Josef Havelka in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Aug 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: 189 wins, 160 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 43 | 18/15/10 | 41.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 37 | 20/8/9 | 54.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Ihor Samunenkov | 2,584 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 | B18 |
| Jul 2022 | Tomas Laurusas | 2,561 | EU Universities Rapid | E62 |
| Jan 2025 | Robert Kempinski | 2,560 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2024-25 | B32 |
| Mar 2023 | Jiri Stocek | 2,559 | chT-CZE 2223 | B75 |
| Mar 2024 | Jan Bernasek | 2,515 | chT1W-CZE 2324 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U20 | 2018 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,394 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2013 | 18 | 11 | 1,938 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,053 |
| ch-Czech Fed U16 | 2013 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,028 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,376 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| chT1E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,426 |
| TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 2,289 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jan Vykouk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Havelka's chess games?
468 games by Josef Havelka, from May 2011 to Aug 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 Havelka has played.
What does Josef Havelka play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Josef Havelka opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.f4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Havelka answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Josef Havelka play as White?
As White, Josef Havelka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Havelka play as Black?
As Black, Josef Havelka most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 54.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is Josef Havelka's FIDE rating?
Josef Havelka is currently rated 2,335 in classical chess, 2,291 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Josef Havelka played?
Our database contains 468 games by Josef Havelka, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 160 draws, 119 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Havelka?
468 games by Josef Havelka 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.