Prepare against Josef Pribyl
IM · Czechia · World #11,502 classical · FIDE ID 300187
Our database contains 1,255 games by Josef Pribyl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Pribyl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Pribyl 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 | 2,147 | 2,432 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,366 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,321 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,255 | 485 | 555 | 215 | 38.6% |
| As White | 641 | 258 | 287 | 96 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 614 | 227 | 268 | 119 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Pribyl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Pribyl's side.
First moves as White (641 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 231 | 36.0% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 148 | 23.1% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 147 | 22.9% | 65.6% |
| e4 | 100 | 15.6% | 59.5% |
| f4 | 12 | 1.9% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Pribyl usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Pribyl usually continues Nf3 (68.9% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Pribyl usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Pribyl usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Pribyl usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Pribyl usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 182 | 64.5% | 55.8% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 12.8% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 31 | 11.0% | 56.5% |
| g6 | 16 | 5.7% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 11 | 3.9% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 191 | 85.7% | 60.2% |
| d6 | 16 | 7.2% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 9 | 4.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Josef Pribyl's chess games
All 1,255 games by Josef Pribyl 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: 485 wins, 555 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 95 | 34/41/20 | 35.8% |
| A12 | English Opening | 90 | 38/36/16 | 42.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 43 | 24/12/7 | 55.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 35 | 14/15/6 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 34 | 12/20/2 | 35.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 11/14/3 | 39.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 21 | 5/13/3 | 23.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 95 | 36/44/15 | 37.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 94 | 40/32/22 | 42.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 87 | 23/43/21 | 26.4% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 56 | 19/25/12 | 33.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 40 | 19/15/6 | 47.5% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 33 | 14/11/8 | 42.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 5/12/6 | 21.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Philipp Schlosser | 2,596 | 23rd Pardubice Czech Open A | A27 |
| Sep 2005 | Georgy Timoshenko | 2,543 | Tatry Open | C41 |
| Jul 2010 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,533 | 21st Pardubice Rapid Open | A81 |
| Jul 2010 | Alexei Gavrilov | 2,493 | 21st Pardubice Czech Open A | A09 |
| Nov 2016 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,489 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2014 | 71 | 49 | 2,362 |
| Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | 2019 | 21 | 13 | 2,278 |
| Prague Visus Open | 2005 | 18 | 11 | 2,422 |
| Mlada Boleslav CSOB Cup | 2008 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,271 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 13 | 5 | 2,112 |
| Prague Menchik Mem Rapid | 2022 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,108 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2013 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,311 |
| Pardubice Open A | 2006 | 12 | 6 | 2,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Pribyl's chess games?
1,255 games by Josef Pribyl, 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 Pribyl has played.
What does Josef Pribyl play on the first move as White?
Across 641 games with White in our database, Josef Pribyl opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Pribyl answers 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Josef Pribyl play as White?
As White, Josef Pribyl's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (95 games, 35.8% win rate); English Opening (90 games, 42.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (43 games, 55.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 641 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Pribyl play as Black?
As Black, Josef Pribyl most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (95 games, 37.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (94 games, 42.6% win rate); Philidor (87 games, 26.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 614 games.
What is Josef Pribyl's FIDE rating?
Josef Pribyl is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Josef Pribyl played?
Our database contains 1,255 games by Josef Pribyl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 485 wins, 555 draws, 215 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Pribyl?
1,255 games by Josef Pribyl 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.