Prepare against Josef Obsivac
FM · Czechia · World #6,958 classical · FIDE ID 303690
Our database contains 809 games by Josef Obsivac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Obsivac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Obsivac 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 | 2,225 | 2,381 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,294 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,257 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 809 | 269 | 345 | 195 | 33.3% |
| As White | 411 | 152 | 186 | 73 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 398 | 117 | 159 | 122 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Obsivac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Obsivac's side.
First moves as White (411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 390 | 94.9% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 2.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.2% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Obsivac usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Obsivac usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Obsivac usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Obsivac usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Obsivac usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Obsivac usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 106 | 54.1% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 90 | 45.9% | 52.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 102 | 82.3% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.8% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Josef Obsivac's chess games
All 809 games by Josef Obsivac 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: 269 wins, 345 draws, 195 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 42 | 15/24/3 | 35.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 42 | 17/22/3 | 40.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 12/16/12 | 30.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 14/10/5 | 48.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 7/12/9 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 8/17/9 | 23.5% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 34 | 13/13/8 | 38.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 7/10/12 | 24.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Jergus Pechac | 2,472 | Ceske Budejovice Open | A57 |
| Jan 1992 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,460 | chT-CSR | B72 |
| Jan 1998 | Radek Kalod | 2,450 | chT-Morava 9899 | B61 |
| May 2016 | Jan Vykouk | 2,450 | ch-CZE | C14 |
| Jan 1993 | Klaudiusz Urban | 2,450 | Katowice Fibak Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2019 | 63 | 29.5 | 2,253 |
| Olomouc Valoz Cup | 2003 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,322 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2014 | 27 | 20 | 2,268 |
| Cartak IM | 2005 | 20 | 11 | 2,325 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 19 | 10 | 2,298 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,216 |
| Ostrava Open | 2009 | 13 | 6 | 2,200 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Obsivac's chess games?
809 games by Josef Obsivac, 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 Obsivac has played.
What does Josef Obsivac play on the first move as White?
Across 411 games with White in our database, Josef Obsivac opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Obsivac answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Josef Obsivac play as White?
As White, Josef Obsivac's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (40 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 411 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Obsivac play as Black?
As Black, Josef Obsivac most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 398 games.
What is Josef Obsivac's FIDE rating?
Josef Obsivac is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,381 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Josef Obsivac played?
Our database contains 809 games by Josef Obsivac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 269 wins, 345 draws, 195 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Obsivac?
809 games by Josef Obsivac 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.