Prepare against Josef Skalka

Czechia · World #136,908 classical · FIDE ID 324582

When preparing against Josef Skalka, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 31 games by Josef Skalka, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Skalka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Skalka 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Skalka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Skalka's side.

First moves as White (18 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 28.6% score
  • …c5 (50% of these games) — Skalka usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
  • …e5 (21% of these games) — Skalka usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
  • …d5 (14% of these games) — Skalka usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
• 1.f4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
  • …d5 (75% of these games) — Skalka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
  • …f5 (25% of these games) — Skalka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)

Josef Skalka's chess games

All 31 games by Josef Skalka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Josef Skalka's chess games?

31 games by Josef Skalka, from Jul 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 Skalka has played.

What does Josef Skalka play on the first move as White?

Across 18 games with White in our database, Josef Skalka opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.f4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Skalka answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Josef Skalka play as White?

As White, Josef Skalka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Josef Skalka play as Black?

As Black, Josef Skalka most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.

What is Josef Skalka's FIDE rating?

Josef Skalka is currently rated 1,628 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Apr 2009).

How many games has Josef Skalka played?

Our database contains 31 games by Josef Skalka, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (29.0% win rate).

How do I prepare against Josef Skalka?

31 games by Josef Skalka 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.

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