Prepare against Josef Kratochvil
FM · Czechia · World #8,600 classical · FIDE ID 328626
When preparing against Josef Kratochvil, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 667 games by Josef Kratochvil, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Kratochvil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Kratochvil 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 | 2,193 | 2,332 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,325 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,355 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 667 | 249 | 231 | 187 | 37.3% |
| As White | 339 | 131 | 126 | 82 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 328 | 118 | 105 | 105 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Kratochvil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Kratochvil's side.
First moves as White (339 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 292 | 86.1% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 25 | 7.4% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 3.5% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.7% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kratochvil usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kratochvil usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kratochvil usually continues d4 (47.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kratochvil usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kratochvil usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kratochvil usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 175 | 91.1% | 52.3% |
| g6 | 11 | 5.7% | 77.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 73.9% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 16 | 17.4% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.4% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
Josef Kratochvil's chess games
All 667 games by Josef Kratochvil in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 249 wins, 231 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 50 | 19/23/8 | 38.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 10/12/5 | 37.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 112 | 33/34/45 | 29.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 13/16/11 | 32.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,533 | 21st Pardubice Czech Open A | B86 |
| Nov 2014 | Mikhail Simantsev | 2,452 | 5th Brno Open | A61 |
| Feb 2011 | Richard Jr. Biolek | 2,413 | chT1E-CZE 1011 | C70 |
| Jul 2017 | Zan Tomazini | 2,405 | chT-CZE rap | A43 |
| Jun 2012 | Cyril Ponizil | 2,404 | 7th Teplice Open | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U20 | 2012 | 22 | 10 | 2,238 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2008 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-CZE | 2012 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,106 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2011 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,176 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 15 | 6 | 2,146 |
| ch-Morava U16 | 2007 | 13 | 9 | 2,031 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,268 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2006 | 12 | 5 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Kratochvil's chess games?
667 games by Josef Kratochvil, from Oct 2005 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 Kratochvil has played.
What does Josef Kratochvil play on the first move as White?
Across 339 games with White in our database, Josef Kratochvil opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Kratochvil answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Josef Kratochvil play as White?
As White, Josef Kratochvil's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 38.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 339 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Kratochvil play as Black?
As Black, Josef Kratochvil most often plays: Sicilian (112 games, 29.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Modern Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 328 games.
What is Josef Kratochvil's FIDE rating?
Josef Kratochvil is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Josef Kratochvil played?
Our database contains 667 games by Josef Kratochvil, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 249 wins, 231 draws, 187 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Kratochvil?
667 games by Josef Kratochvil 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.