Prepare against Karel Gil
Czechia · World #66,745 classical · FIDE ID 319724
When preparing against Karel Gil, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 32.1% over 28 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Karel Gil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Gil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Gil 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 | 1,832 | 2,137 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 58 | 24 | 80 | 35.8% |
| As White | 81 | 32 | 12 | 37 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 81 | 26 | 12 | 43 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Gil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Gil's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 40.7% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 30.9% | 42.0% |
| c4 | 23 | 28.4% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Gil usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gil usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Gil usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gil usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Gil usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Gil usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 95.8% | 41.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 95.7% | 38.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Karel Gil's chess games
All 162 games by Karel Gil 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: 58 wins, 24 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B36 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A76 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/6/13 | 32.1% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Jiri Bolacky | 2,260 | Orlova Open 1 | D91 |
| Apr 2006 | Oto Hladik | 2,246 | Ostrava CEZ Open | E95 |
| May 2002 | Cyril Papan | 2,170 | Ostrava Open A | A34 |
| May 2006 | Martin Vesely | 2,150 | Orlova Open 1 | A29 |
| May 2007 | Marcel Reznicek | 2,148 | 4th Orlova Open | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2013 | 26 | 11 | 1,893 |
| Ostrava Open A | 2003 | 20 | 10 | 2,061 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2011 | 17 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,875 |
| 3rd Orlova Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| 2nd Orlova Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,162 |
| 1st Orlova Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,991 |
| Ostrava Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Gil's chess games?
162 games by Karel Gil, 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 Gil has played.
What does Karel Gil play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Karel Gil opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Gil answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Karel Gil play as White?
As White, Karel Gil's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Gil play as Black?
As Black, Karel Gil most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Karel Gil's FIDE rating?
Karel Gil is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Karel Gil played?
Our database contains 162 games by Karel Gil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 24 draws, 80 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Gil?
162 games by Karel Gil 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.