Prepare against Josef Starychfojtu
Czechia · World #64,424 classical · FIDE ID 339440
When preparing against Josef Starychfojtu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Josef Starychfojtu, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Starychfojtu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Starychfojtu 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 | 1,840 | 1,920 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,884 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,904 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 11.8% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Starychfojtu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Starychfojtu's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 23.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 23.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Starychfojtu usually continues Nc3 (5.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Starychfojtu usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Starychfojtu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Josef Starychfojtu's chess games
All 34 games by Josef Starychfojtu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 4 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Alexander Nicolini | 2,132 | Tatrafest Tatry Open | B07 |
| Oct 2013 | Jakub Strnad | 1,772 | ch-Czech Fed Open A | C18 |
| Oct 2013 | Vaclav Vojir | 1,755 | ch-Czech Fed Open A | B14 |
| May 2022 | Matus Petrik | 1,684 | Tatry Open | C31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2024 | 12 | 2 | 1,833 |
| ch-Czech Fed Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| Hrdonov Fontana Open | 2012 | 8 | 1 | 1,580 |
| Tatrafest Tatry Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,046 |
| 69th Podbanske Tatra Cup | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,584 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Starychfojtu's chess games?
34 games by Josef Starychfojtu, from May 2010 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 Starychfojtu has played.
What does Josef Starychfojtu play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Josef Starychfojtu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Starychfojtu answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josef Starychfojtu play as White?
As White, Josef Starychfojtu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Starychfojtu play as Black?
As Black, Josef Starychfojtu most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Josef Starychfojtu's FIDE rating?
Josef Starychfojtu is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Josef Starychfojtu played?
Our database contains 34 games by Josef Starychfojtu, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (11.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Starychfojtu?
34 games by Josef Starychfojtu 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.