Prepare against Josef Knotek
Czechia · World #48,440 classical · FIDE ID 322113
Our database contains 197 games by Josef Knotek, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Knotek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Knotek 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 | 1,899 | 2,245 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,921 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,927 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 41 | 78 | 78 | 20.8% |
| As White | 102 | 26 | 44 | 32 | 25.5% |
| As Black | 95 | 15 | 34 | 46 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Knotek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Knotek's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Knotek usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Knotek usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Knotek usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 36.5% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 17 | 32.7% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.5% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 77.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 22.6% | 35.7% |
Josef Knotek's chess games
All 197 games by Josef Knotek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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, 78 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 29 | 9/13/7 | 31.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Petr Bazant | 2,333 | Stare Mesto Open | D13 |
| Aug 2004 | Adam Rubal | 2,227 | Stare Mesto Open | D56 |
| Jan 2006 | Josef Divis | 2,203 | chT2e-CZE 0506 | B07 |
| Aug 2003 | Vit Valenta | 2,176 | Stare Mesto Open | E68 |
| Oct 2006 | Petr Kapusta | 2,162 | chT1E-CZE 0607 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2025 | 83 | 31.5 | 2,024 |
| chT2E-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,044 |
| chT2E-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,996 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,913 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| chT2e-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,031 |
| Tatry Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Knotek's chess games?
197 games by Josef Knotek, from Oct 2003 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 Knotek has played.
What does Josef Knotek play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Josef Knotek opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Knotek answers 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Josef Knotek play as White?
As White, Josef Knotek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Knotek play as Black?
As Black, Josef Knotek most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Josef Knotek's FIDE rating?
Josef Knotek is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Josef Knotek played?
Our database contains 197 games by Josef Knotek, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 78 draws, 78 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Knotek?
197 games by Josef Knotek 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.