Prepare against Josef Kratky
Czechia · World #14,236 classical · FIDE ID 349593
When preparing against Josef Kratky, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%).
Our database contains 171 games by Josef Kratky, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Kratky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Kratky 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 | 2,113 | 2,115 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,048 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 39 | 72 | 60 | 22.8% |
| As White | 82 | 22 | 33 | 27 | 26.8% |
| As Black | 89 | 17 | 39 | 33 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Kratky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Kratky's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 41.5% | 39.7% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 28.0% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 20 | 24.4% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kratky usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kratky usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kratky usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kratky usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Kratky usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Kratky usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 70.7% | 37.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.1% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 48.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 35.5% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Josef Kratky's chess games
All 171 games by Josef Kratky in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 39 wins, 72 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Antonin Kubicek | 2,255 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | D02 |
| Jan 1997 | Zdenek Janda | 2,245 | chT2-CZE 9798 | E90 |
| Jan 1998 | Stepan Pick | 2,210 | chT2-CZE 9798 | A46 |
| Nov 2021 | David Gloser | 2,179 | chT2D-CZE 2122 | C02 |
| Jan 1998 | Gustav Jablecnik | 2,135 | chT2-CZE 9798 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,103 |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,014 |
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,127 |
| Plzen Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,805 |
| Prague Prucha Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Kratky's chess games?
171 games by Josef Kratky, from Sep 2009 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 Kratky has played.
What does Josef Kratky play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Josef Kratky opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Kratky answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Josef Kratky play as White?
As White, Josef Kratky's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Kratky play as Black?
As Black, Josef Kratky most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Josef Kratky's FIDE rating?
Josef Kratky is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Josef Kratky played?
Our database contains 171 games by Josef Kratky, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 72 draws, 60 losses (22.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Kratky?
171 games by Josef Kratky 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.