Prepare against Jozef Straka
FM · Slovakia · World #6,173 classical · FIDE ID 14910560
Our database contains 705 games by Jozef Straka, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Straka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Straka 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 | 2,243 | 2,373 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,300 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 705 | 244 | 301 | 160 | 34.6% |
| As White | 357 | 134 | 151 | 72 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 348 | 110 | 150 | 88 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Straka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Straka's side.
First moves as White (357 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 258 | 72.3% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 63 | 17.6% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 8.4% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Straka usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Straka usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Straka usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Straka usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Straka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Straka usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 118 | 61.5% | 58.5% |
| e5 | 39 | 20.3% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 18 | 9.4% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 11 | 5.7% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 51.1% | 40.4% |
| Nf6 | 42 | 45.7% | 59.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
Jozef Straka's chess games
All 705 games by Jozef Straka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Aug 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: 244 wins, 301 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 44 | 19/18/7 | 43.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 29 | 9/14/6 | 31.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 10/12/5 | 37.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 68 | 25/25/18 | 36.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 27 | 4/14/9 | 14.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 14 | 0/8/6 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,521 | 3rd Senica Open | C22 |
| Oct 2011 | Miroslaw Grabarczyk | 2,460 | Banicky Kahanec | D12 |
| Aug 2010 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,440 | Brezova Open | A55 |
| Aug 2010 | Milan Pacher | 2,417 | Brezova Open | B31 |
| Jun 2012 | Richard Biolek | 2,412 | 31st Mitropa Cup | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U20 | 2013 | 27 | 12 | 2,201 |
| Frydek Mistek GM | 2012 | 18 | 8 | 2,367 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,384 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2012 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,241 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2009 | 17 | 10 | 2,200 |
| Wch U16 | 2010 | 14 | 8 | 2,215 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2011 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,207 |
| 49th Wch U20 | 2010 | 13 | 6 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Straka's chess games?
705 games by Jozef Straka, from Jul 2005 to Aug 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 Jozef Straka has played.
What does Jozef Straka play on the first move as White?
Across 357 games with White in our database, Jozef Straka opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Straka answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jozef Straka play as White?
As White, Jozef Straka's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (44 games, 43.2% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 357 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Straka play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Straka most often plays: Sicilian (68 games, 36.8% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 14.8% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 348 games.
What is Jozef Straka's FIDE rating?
Jozef Straka is currently rated 2,243 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (May 2012).
How many games has Jozef Straka played?
Our database contains 705 games by Jozef Straka, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 244 wins, 301 draws, 160 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Straka?
705 games by Jozef Straka 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.