Prepare against Karel Horinek
Czechia · World #43,585 classical · FIDE ID 323276
Our database contains 85 games by Karel Horinek, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Horinek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Horinek 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 | 1,919 | 2,152 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 2,078 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 2,030 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 31 | 9 | 45 | 36.5% |
| As White | 45 | 17 | 7 | 21 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 2 | 24 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Horinek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Horinek's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 91.1% | 45.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Horinek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Horinek usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Horinek usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Horinek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Horinek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Horinek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 66.7% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Karel Horinek's chess games
All 85 games by Karel Horinek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 31 wins, 9 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Radomir Novak | 2,165 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | D02 |
| Jan 2011 | Petr Benes | 2,154 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | B07 |
| Sep 2004 | Robert Petrak | 2,143 | Prague ProMoPro Open | A00 |
| Jun 2008 | Pavel Janda | 2,135 | ch-Prague 3rd phase | C33 |
| Sep 2004 | Arnold Krischke | 2,133 | Prague ProMoPro Open | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2004 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,145 |
| 25th Pardubice Open rap | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,943 |
| ch-Prague 3rd phase | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,903 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| Prague Golden Seniors 65 Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
| ch-Prague 3rd lag | 2006 | 6 | 1 | 1,794 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Horinek's chess games?
85 games by Karel Horinek, from Jan 2005 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 Horinek has played.
What does Karel Horinek play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Karel Horinek opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Horinek answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Karel Horinek play as White?
As White, Karel Horinek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Horinek play as Black?
As Black, Karel Horinek most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Karel Horinek's FIDE rating?
Karel Horinek is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Karel Horinek played?
Our database contains 85 games by Karel Horinek, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 9 draws, 45 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Horinek?
85 games by Karel Horinek 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.