Prepare against Josef Vrchotka
Czechia · World #39,543 classical · FIDE ID 318388
When preparing against Josef Vrchotka, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Josef Vrchotka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Vrchotka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Vrchotka 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 | 1,937 | 2,140 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,974 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 63 | 59 | 118 | 26.3% |
| As White | 119 | 35 | 32 | 52 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 121 | 28 | 27 | 66 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Vrchotka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Vrchotka's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 88.2% | 41.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vrchotka usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vrchotka usually continues Nc3 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vrchotka usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Vrchotka usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Vrchotka usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 47 | 73.4% | 39.4% |
| e5 | 12 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 55.3% | 38.1% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Josef Vrchotka's chess games
All 240 games by Josef Vrchotka 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: 63 wins, 59 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Ivan Manolov | 2,243 | 11th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | A30 |
| May 2011 | Thomas Sonnberger | 2,236 | 30th Zalakaros Open | A95 |
| May 2009 | Balint Koban | 2,227 | 28th Zalakaros Open | B12 |
| Aug 2019 | Julian Kranzl | 2,215 | 3rd Innsbruck Open | B21 |
| Nov 2016 | Georg Haubt | 2,205 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2015 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-CSR U18 | 1965 | 13 | 5 | – |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,023 |
| 5th Teplice Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,039 |
| 10th Plzen Open A | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,068 |
| 30th Zalakaros Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,117 |
| Most Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,061 |
| 32nd Zalakaros Open | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Vrchotka's chess games?
240 games by Josef Vrchotka, 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 Vrchotka has played.
What does Josef Vrchotka play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Josef Vrchotka opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Vrchotka answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Josef Vrchotka play as White?
As White, Josef Vrchotka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Vrchotka play as Black?
As Black, Josef Vrchotka most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Josef Vrchotka's FIDE rating?
Josef Vrchotka is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Josef Vrchotka played?
Our database contains 240 games by Josef Vrchotka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 59 draws, 118 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Vrchotka?
240 games by Josef Vrchotka 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.