Prepare against Josef Pinkava
Czechia · World #51,906 classical · FIDE ID 326518
Our database contains 118 games by Josef Pinkava, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Pinkava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Pinkava 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 | 1,885 | 2,086 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 35 | 41 | 42 | 29.7% |
| As White | 55 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 63 | 12 | 23 | 28 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Pinkava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Pinkava's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 96.4% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pinkava usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pinkava usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pinkava usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Pinkava usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 96.7% | 36.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 100.0% | 31.0% |
Josef Pinkava's chess games
All 118 games by Josef Pinkava in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 35 wins, 41 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Lukas Cernik | 2,202 | 9th Nachod Open | B06 |
| Jan 2001 | Josef Novotny | 2,130 | ch-Nachodsko | B06 |
| Jan 2004 | Ivo Hradecky | 2,095 | Nachod Open 0405 | B72 |
| Jan 2001 | Viktor Velecky | 2,060 | ch-Nachodsko | E01 |
| Jan 2001 | Filip Hejkrlik | 2,000 | 7th Nachod Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Nachod Open | 2011 | 18 | 8 | 1,910 |
| Nachod Open | 2009 | 12 | 5 | 1,991 |
| ch-Nachodsko | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 1,980 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,876 |
| Nachod Open 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,058 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,785 |
| 11th Nachod Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Pinkava's chess games?
118 games by Josef Pinkava, from Apr 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 Pinkava has played.
What does Josef Pinkava play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Josef Pinkava opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Pinkava answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Josef Pinkava play as White?
As White, Josef Pinkava's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Pinkava play as Black?
As Black, Josef Pinkava most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Josef Pinkava's FIDE rating?
Josef Pinkava is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Josef Pinkava played?
Our database contains 118 games by Josef Pinkava, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 41 draws, 42 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Pinkava?
118 games by Josef Pinkava 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.