Prepare against Karel Dusbaba
Czechia · World #20,816 classical · FIDE ID 314480
When preparing against Karel Dusbaba, expect 1.c4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian: Sämisch as White, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 186 games by Karel Dusbaba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Dusbaba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Dusbaba 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 | 2,050 | 2,162 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,134 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 1,999 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 72 | 59 | 55 | 38.7% |
| As White | 92 | 40 | 34 | 18 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 94 | 32 | 25 | 37 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Dusbaba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Dusbaba's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 91 | 98.9% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 99% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Dusbaba usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dusbaba usually continues Nc3 (64.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Dusbaba usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Dusbaba usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 91.5% | 53.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 83.3% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.9% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Karel Dusbaba's chess games
All 186 games by Karel Dusbaba 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: 72 wins, 59 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A39 | English Opening | 17 | 9/8/0 | 52.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Jiri Horak | 2,272 | 6th Teplice Open | D67 |
| Jan 1999 | Jiri Horak | 2,270 | chT2-CZE | E87 |
| May 2009 | Zdenek Most | 2,134 | Karlovy Vary Open | D02 |
| May 2009 | Jiri Krejcik | 2,118 | Karlovy Vary Open | C10 |
| May 2022 | Miroslav Jirasko | 2,091 | ch-Teplice City | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 1998 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,999 |
| 11th Hradec Kralove Open | 2022 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,930 |
| ch-Teplice City | 2022 | 13 | 11.5 | 2,083 |
| 6th Teplice Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| chT2-CZE | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,213 |
| Klatovy Open | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,021 |
| 45th Vsetin Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,023 |
| chT2b-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Dusbaba's chess games?
186 games by Karel Dusbaba, 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 Karel Dusbaba has played.
What does Karel Dusbaba play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Karel Dusbaba opens with 1.c4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Dusbaba answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Karel Dusbaba play as White?
As White, Karel Dusbaba's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Dusbaba play as Black?
As Black, Karel Dusbaba most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Karel Dusbaba's FIDE rating?
Karel Dusbaba is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Karel Dusbaba played?
Our database contains 186 games by Karel Dusbaba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 59 draws, 55 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Dusbaba?
186 games by Karel Dusbaba 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.