Prepare against Josef Smejkal
Czechia · World #87,145 classical · FIDE ID 331600
When preparing against Josef Smejkal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Josef Smejkal, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Smejkal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Smejkal 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 | 1,767 | 1,956 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,872 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 5 | 19 | 41.5% |
| As White | 20 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Smejkal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Smejkal's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Smejkal usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Smejkal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Smejkal usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Josef Smejkal's chess games
All 41 games by Josef Smejkal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Roman Bilek | 2,080 | chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | D46 |
| Apr 2021 | Vladimir Uher | 2,055 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | D02 |
| Jan 2006 | Michal Cermak | 2,013 | chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | C02 |
| Nov 2005 | Jan Framberk | 2,011 | chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | B78 |
| Jan 2006 | Vladimir Kubin | 2,006 | chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,891 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,843 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,849 |
| chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Smejkal's chess games?
41 games by Josef Smejkal, from Oct 2006 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 Smejkal has played.
What does Josef Smejkal play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Josef Smejkal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Smejkal answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Josef Smejkal play as White?
As White, Josef Smejkal's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Smejkal play as Black?
As Black, Josef Smejkal most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Josef Smejkal's FIDE rating?
Josef Smejkal is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Josef Smejkal played?
Our database contains 41 games by Josef Smejkal, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Smejkal?
41 games by Josef Smejkal 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.