Prepare against Josef Sykora
Czechia · World #37,315 classical · FIDE ID 313220
Our database contains 179 games by Josef Sykora, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Sykora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Sykora 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 | 1,947 | 2,172 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,117 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 2,075 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 27 | 110 | 42 | 15.1% |
| As White | 82 | 17 | 54 | 11 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 97 | 10 | 56 | 31 | 10.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Sykora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Sykora's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 76 | 92.7% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Sykora usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Sykora usually continues g3 (46.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Sykora usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Sykora usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sykora usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Sykora usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 30 | 58.8% | 31.7% |
| e6 | 9 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 15.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 79.3% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
Josef Sykora's chess games
All 179 games by Josef Sykora in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 27 wins, 110 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | English Opening | 29 | 6/19/4 | 20.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 4/14/4 | 18.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 1/9/3 | 7.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Ralf Akesson | 2,462 | 25th Pardubice Open rap | A21 |
| Apr 2006 | Stepan Forman | 2,283 | chT2c-CZE 0506 | D79 |
| Jan 2010 | Petr Skacelik | 2,270 | chT2D-CZE 0910 | E66 |
| Feb 2006 | Pavel Vitak | 2,194 | chT2c-CZE 0506 | A21 |
| Jan 2006 | Jaroslav Subrt | 2,161 | chT2c-CZE 0506 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,961 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,026 |
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 1,915 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,062 |
| chT2D-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
| chT2D-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
| chT2C-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3 | 2,041 |
| chT2D-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Sykora's chess games?
179 games by Josef Sykora, from Apr 2003 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 Sykora has played.
What does Josef Sykora play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Josef Sykora opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Sykora answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Josef Sykora play as White?
As White, Josef Sykora's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (29 games, 20.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Sykora play as Black?
As Black, Josef Sykora most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Josef Sykora's FIDE rating?
Josef Sykora is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Josef Sykora played?
Our database contains 179 games by Josef Sykora, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 110 draws, 42 losses (15.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Sykora?
179 games by Josef Sykora 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.