Prepare against Josef Mindl
Czechia · World #33,493 classical · FIDE ID 310549
Our database contains 195 games by Josef Mindl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Mindl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Mindl 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 | 1,966 | 2,137 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,083 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,027 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 43 | 82 | 70 | 22.1% |
| As White | 104 | 26 | 43 | 35 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 91 | 17 | 39 | 35 | 18.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Mindl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Mindl's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 96.2% | 46.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 46.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Mindl usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mindl usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mindl usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mindl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Mindl usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Mindl usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 65.1% | 33.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 34.9% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 16 | 55.2% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 44.8% | 50.0% |
Josef Mindl's chess games
All 195 games by Josef Mindl 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: 43 wins, 82 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 29 | 7/13/9 | 24.1% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 3/11/7 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Kamal Jarrah | 2,240 | Prague Cedok Open | C77 |
| Jan 2001 | Jan Pletanek | 2,230 | chT2a-CZE 0001 | B30 |
| Jan 1996 | Lorenzo Bini | 2,200 | Prague Cedok Open | B00 |
| Jan 2007 | Tomas Erban | 2,194 | chT2a-CZE 0607 | B22 |
| Jan 1997 | Robert Seifarth | 2,190 | chT1c-CZE 9697 | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 1,997 |
| chT2b-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| chT-CZE 2A 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 2 | 1,923 |
| chT2J-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,154 |
| chTJ-CZE 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,077 |
| chT2a-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 8 | 2,290 |
| 10th Teplice Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,897 |
| Prague Cedok Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Mindl's chess games?
195 games by Josef Mindl, 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 Mindl has played.
What does Josef Mindl play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Josef Mindl opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Mindl answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Josef Mindl play as White?
As White, Josef Mindl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Mindl play as Black?
As Black, Josef Mindl most often plays: Dutch Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Josef Mindl's FIDE rating?
Josef Mindl is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Josef Mindl played?
Our database contains 195 games by Josef Mindl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 82 draws, 70 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Mindl?
195 games by Josef Mindl 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.