Prepare against Josef Skoloud
Czechia · World #96,851 classical · FIDE ID 23744111
When preparing against Josef Skoloud, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 41 games by Josef Skoloud, covering Jul 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Josef Skoloud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Skoloud 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 | 1,741 | 1,800 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,810 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,753 | 1,754 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 6 | 17 | 43.9% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 47.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 212 rated games against 173 different opponents, across 28 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 91 | 45 | 16 | 30 | 49.5% | 1,618 | 1,640 | 11 |
| Rapid | 109 | 57 | 10 | 42 | 52.3% | 1,602 | 1,615 | 10 |
| Blitz | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 36.4% | 1,818 | 1,746 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 99 | 30 | 16 | 53 | 30.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 63 | 46 | 7 | 10 | 73.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 28 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56 | 29 | 7 | 20 | 1,713 | 1,771 |
| 2025 | 60 | 35 | 12 | 13 | 1,644 | 1,772 |
| 2024 | 45 | 21 | 4 | 20 | 1,679 | 1,639 |
| 2023 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 1,494 | 1,464 |
| 2022 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 1,390 | 1,230 |
| 2021 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1,272 | 972 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Skoloud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Skoloud's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Skoloud usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Skoloud usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Skoloud usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Skoloud usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 80.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Josef Skoloud's chess games
All 41 games by Josef Skoloud in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C35 | King's Gambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Jindrich Trejbal | 1,933 | ch-EU Union U08 | B01 |
| Mar 2026 | Benjamin Rawlings | 1,871 | Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U12 | A03 |
| Oct 2026 | Filip Hronik | 1,778 | Mistrovství Čech mládeže 2026 | U14 | A03 |
| Mar 2026 | David Vydra | 1,678 | Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U12 | C35 |
| Mar 2024 | Jonas Fadrny | 1,600 | ch-CZE U10 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U10 | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 1,504 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,285 |
| Mistrovství Čech mládeže 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,685 |
| Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U12 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,814 |
| Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | U12 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,973 |
| 35th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Skoloud's chess games?
41 games by Josef Skoloud, from Jul 2021 to Nov 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 Skoloud has played.
What does Josef Skoloud play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Josef Skoloud opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Skoloud answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Josef Skoloud play as White?
As White, Josef Skoloud's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Skoloud play as Black?
As Black, Josef Skoloud most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Josef Skoloud's FIDE rating?
Josef Skoloud is currently rated 1,741 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,753 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Josef Skoloud played?
Our database contains 41 games by Josef Skoloud, covering Jul 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Skoloud?
41 games by Josef Skoloud 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.