Prepare against Josef Varejcko
Czechia · World #13,147 classical · FIDE ID 303178
When preparing against Josef Varejcko, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 14.6% over 48 games.
Our database contains 377 games by Josef Varejcko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Varejcko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Varejcko 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 | 2,126 | 2,278 | Mar 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,207 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 141 | 114 | 122 | 37.4% |
| As White | 197 | 84 | 53 | 60 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 180 | 57 | 61 | 62 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Varejcko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Varejcko's side.
First moves as White (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 196 | 99.5% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Varejcko usually continues g3 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Varejcko usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Varejcko usually continues h3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Varejcko usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 48.5% | 52.1% |
| g6 | 34 | 35.1% | 32.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 70.8% | 61.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 18.8% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Josef Varejcko's chess games
All 377 games by Josef Varejcko 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: 141 wins, 114 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 47 | 25/12/10 | 53.2% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 45 | 18/17/10 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 13/7/10 | 43.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| E07 | Catalan | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 48 | 7/20/21 | 14.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Jiri Stocek | 2,537 | chT-CZE 9899 | A46 |
| Oct 2018 | Piotr Sabuk | 2,403 | chT1E-CZE 1819 | A46 |
| Feb 2008 | David Kanovsky | 2,396 | chT-CZE1W 0708 | A63 |
| Jan 2014 | Milos Mozny | 2,339 | chT2D-CZE 1314 | D02 |
| Jan 1998 | Jaroslav Krouzel | 2,325 | chT2-CZE 9798 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattolica Open | 1993 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,452 |
| chTV-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,223 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 10.5 | 2,409 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,180 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,181 |
| chT-CZE 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,303 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,191 |
| chT2D-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Varejcko's chess games?
377 games by Josef Varejcko, 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 Varejcko has played.
What does Josef Varejcko play on the first move as White?
Across 197 games with White in our database, Josef Varejcko opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Varejcko answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Josef Varejcko play as White?
As White, Josef Varejcko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (47 games, 53.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 197 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Varejcko play as Black?
As Black, Josef Varejcko most often plays: Modern Defense (48 games, 14.6% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Josef Varejcko's FIDE rating?
Josef Varejcko is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Josef Varejcko played?
Our database contains 377 games by Josef Varejcko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 114 draws, 122 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Varejcko?
377 games by Josef Varejcko 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.