Prepare against Josef Rastocny
Czechia · World #17,886 classical · FIDE ID 377821
When preparing against Josef Rastocny, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 110 games by Josef Rastocny, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Josef Rastocny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Rastocny 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 | 2,076 | 2,146 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,013 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 34.5% |
| As White | 56 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 54 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Rastocny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Rastocny's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 98.2% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Rastocny usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Rastocny usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Rastocny usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Rastocny usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 96.4% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Josef Rastocny's chess games
All 110 games by Josef Rastocny in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Sep 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: 38 wins, 38 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E62 | English Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Matyas Zeman | 2,240 | ch-CZE U20 | C11 |
| Aug 2016 | Jan Soural | 2,222 | Ricany Open | E98 |
| Oct 2017 | Tomas Hurdzan | 2,141 | chT-CZE U18 Extraliga West 1718 | C19 |
| Jan 2018 | Marek Sykora | 2,041 | chT-CZE U18 Extraliga West 1718 | D44 |
| Jan 2016 | Martin Horak | 2,036 | chT-CZE U18 Extraliga West 1516 | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2016 | 18 | 9 | 1,937 |
| ch-Mlada Boleslav Region U20 | 2014 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,694 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| Ricany Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,981 |
| Ricany Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-Czech Fed U14 | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,637 |
| ch-Mlada Boleslav Region | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,823 |
| chT-CZE U18 Extraliga West 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Rastocny's chess games?
110 games by Josef Rastocny, from May 2013 to Sep 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 Rastocny has played.
What does Josef Rastocny play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Josef Rastocny opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Rastocny answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Josef Rastocny play as White?
As White, Josef Rastocny's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Rastocny play as Black?
As Black, Josef Rastocny most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Josef Rastocny's FIDE rating?
Josef Rastocny is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Josef Rastocny played?
Our database contains 110 games by Josef Rastocny, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 38 draws, 34 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Rastocny?
110 games by Josef Rastocny 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.