Prepare against Karel Klimes
Slovakia · World #89,984 classical · FIDE ID 14929856
When preparing against Karel Klimes, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Karel Klimes, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Klimes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Klimes 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 | 1,759 | 1,794 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 34 | 55 | 56 | 23.4% |
| As White | 74 | 18 | 28 | 28 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 71 | 16 | 27 | 28 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Klimes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Klimes's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 93.2% | 43.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.8% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 43.5% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Klimes usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Klimes usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Klimes usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Klimes usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Klimes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 77.8% | 41.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 22.2% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Karel Klimes's chess games
All 145 games by Karel Klimes in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 34 wins, 55 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 3/10/7 | 15.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Adam Novotny | 2,016 | 6th Senica Open | C50 |
| Jan 2019 | Ivan Vepy | 1,868 | chT4-SVK A21 1819 | A06 |
| Mar 2023 | Ivan Kubis | 1,823 | chT-SVK 4 A21 2223 | C10 |
| Nov 2014 | Milan Fidericky | 1,772 | chT4A21-SVK 1415 | C42 |
| Nov 2012 | Pavol Hornak | 1,753 | chT3A2-SVK 1213 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A21 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 2 | 1,539 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,660 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,739 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3 | 1,657 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,646 |
| chT-SVK 4 A21 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,640 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,640 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Klimes's chess games?
145 games by Karel Klimes, from Sep 2012 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 Klimes has played.
What does Karel Klimes play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Karel Klimes opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Klimes answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Karel Klimes play as White?
As White, Karel Klimes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Klimes play as Black?
As Black, Karel Klimes most often plays: Italian Game (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Karel Klimes's FIDE rating?
Karel Klimes is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Karel Klimes played?
Our database contains 145 games by Karel Klimes, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 55 draws, 56 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Klimes?
145 games by Karel Klimes 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.