Prepare against Josef Lexa
Czechia · World #40,804 classical · FIDE ID 326119
Our database contains 34 games by Josef Lexa, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Lexa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Lexa 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 | 1,931 | 2,116 | Jul 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 1,957 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As White | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Lexa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Lexa's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lexa usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lexa usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Lexa usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Lexa usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Lexa usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
Josef Lexa's chess games
All 34 games by Josef Lexa 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Frantisek Stross | 2,246 | Klatovy Open B | C45 |
| Jan 2003 | Radek Vevera | 1,977 | 9th Plzen Open C | A08 |
| Aug 2009 | Jan Slanec | 1,910 | Jirasek Memorial Open A | C40 |
| Aug 2009 | Vaclav Lexa | 1,895 | Jirasek Memorial Open A | A58 |
| Jan 2003 | Stepan Tichy | 1,852 | 9th Plzen Open C | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Plzen Open C | 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2,020 |
| Klatovy Open B | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,024 |
| Jirasek Memorial Open B | 2001 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
| Jirasek Memorial Open A | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,888 |
| chT-CZE rap | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Lexa's chess games?
34 games by Josef Lexa, 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 Lexa has played.
What does Josef Lexa play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Josef Lexa opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Lexa answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josef Lexa play as White?
As White, Josef Lexa's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Lexa play as Black?
As Black, Josef Lexa most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Latvian Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Josef Lexa's FIDE rating?
Josef Lexa is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Josef Lexa played?
Our database contains 34 games by Josef Lexa, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 7 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Lexa?
34 games by Josef Lexa 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.