Prepare against Josef Kovar
Czechia · World #56,747 classical · FIDE ID 319864
When preparing against Josef Kovar, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Josef Kovar, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Josef Kovar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Kovar 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 | 1,867 | 2,112 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 2,175 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,156 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 52 | 18 | 59 | 40.3% |
| As White | 63 | 27 | 9 | 27 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 66 | 25 | 9 | 32 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Kovar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Kovar's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 39.7% | 62.0% |
| b3 | 17 | 27.0% | 32.4% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 20.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 62.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Kovar usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Kovar usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kovar usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 27% of White games, 32.4% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Kovar usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kovar usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Kovar usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 74.2% | 43.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.7% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 50.0% | 18.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Josef Kovar's chess games
All 129 games by Josef Kovar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 52 wins, 18 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 5/1/11 | 29.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Epaminondas Kourousis | 2,378 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | C03 |
| Jul 2006 | Radek Londyn | 2,313 | Prague Open A | A07 |
| Apr 2018 | Josef Jurek | 2,264 | chT2A-CZE 1718 | A01 |
| Aug 2016 | Ondrej Matras | 2,258 | 3rd Prague Summer Open A | A84 |
| Jun 2010 | Vaclav Vales | 2,230 | 5th Teplice Open | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2006 | 18 | 8 | 1,983 |
| Prague Visus Open | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 1,879 |
| chT2A-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,162 |
| chT2A-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,033 |
| Prague Golden Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,075 |
| 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,822 |
| Ricany Open A | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,972 |
| 9th Plzen Open A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Kovar's chess games?
129 games by Josef Kovar, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Kovar has played.
What does Josef Kovar play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Josef Kovar opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.b3 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Kovar answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Josef Kovar play as White?
As White, Josef Kovar's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Kovar play as Black?
As Black, Josef Kovar most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Josef Kovar's FIDE rating?
Josef Kovar is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Josef Kovar played?
Our database contains 129 games by Josef Kovar, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 18 draws, 59 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Kovar?
129 games by Josef Kovar 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.