Prepare against Josef Lacha
Czechia · World #30,701 classical · FIDE ID 311570
Our database contains 122 games by Josef Lacha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Lacha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Lacha 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 | 1,981 | 2,096 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,034 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 25 | 43 | 54 | 20.5% |
| As White | 58 | 13 | 21 | 24 | 22.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 12 | 22 | 30 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Lacha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Lacha's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 84.5% | 45.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.9% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.2% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Lacha usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lacha usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Lacha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 12.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lacha usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Lacha usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Lacha usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 89.3% | 36.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 70.8% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
Josef Lacha's chess games
All 122 games by Josef Lacha in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 25 wins, 43 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1986 | Milan Babula | 2,365 | 1st Litomerice | E91 |
| Jan 1997 | Michal Schula | 2,260 | chT1a-CZE 9697 | B48 |
| Jan 1997 | Alois Zedek | 2,235 | chT1a-CZE 9697 | A46 |
| Jan 1999 | Michal Tochacek | 2,220 | chT2-CZE 9899 | D03 |
| Jan 2000 | Radomir Vacek | 2,209 | chT2b-CZE 0001 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CZE | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,119 |
| 1st Litomerice | 1986 | 11 | 1 | 1,997 |
| chT1W-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,966 |
| chT2b-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 5 | 2,174 |
| chT1a-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 2,003 |
| chT2a-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 1 | 1,964 |
| chT2b-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Lacha's chess games?
122 games by Josef Lacha, from Apr 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 Lacha has played.
What does Josef Lacha play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Josef Lacha opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Lacha answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Josef Lacha play as White?
As White, Josef Lacha's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Lacha play as Black?
As Black, Josef Lacha most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Josef Lacha's FIDE rating?
Josef Lacha is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Josef Lacha played?
Our database contains 122 games by Josef Lacha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 43 draws, 54 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Lacha?
122 games by Josef Lacha 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.