Prepare against Josef Kolek
Czechia · World #75,789 classical · FIDE ID 305863
When preparing against Josef Kolek, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 63 games by Josef Kolek, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josef Kolek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Kolek 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 | 1,802 | 1,896 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,864 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 1,812 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 19 | 16 | 28 | 30.2% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Kolek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Kolek's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 68.8% | 38.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 28.1% | 44.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kolek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kolek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kolek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kolek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kolek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Kolek usually continues cxd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 61.1% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Josef Kolek's chess games
All 63 games by Josef Kolek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 19 wins, 16 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Oldrich Lorenc | 2,043 | ch-CZE Seniors 65 | E63 |
| Jan 2004 | Fadil Berisha | 1,921 | Brno Dedek Memorial B | B40 |
| Feb 2004 | Vlastimil Licka | 1,909 | Brno Dedek Memorial B | E81 |
| Jan 2004 | Pavel Kopkan | 1,889 | Brno Dedek Memorial B | B07 |
| Jul 2017 | Piotr Adamczyk | 1,748 | Karvina Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,803 |
| Brno Dedek Memorial B | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| Plzen Open B | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,807 |
| Karvina Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,838 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 65 | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,805 |
| Olomouc Seniors 65 Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,850 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 60 | 2015 | 5 | 0 | 1,582 |
| Olexa Memorial Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,708 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Kolek's chess games?
63 games by Josef Kolek, from Oct 2012 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 Kolek has played.
What does Josef Kolek play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Josef Kolek opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Kolek answers 1...d6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Josef Kolek play as White?
As White, Josef Kolek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Kolek play as Black?
As Black, Josef Kolek most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Josef Kolek's FIDE rating?
Josef Kolek is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Josef Kolek played?
Our database contains 63 games by Josef Kolek, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 16 draws, 28 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Kolek?
63 games by Josef Kolek 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.