Prepare against Karel Kozak
Czechia · World #48,439 classical · FIDE ID 321826
When preparing against Karel Kozak, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 55 games by Karel Kozak, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Kozak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Kozak 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 | 1,899 | 1,953 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 14 | 13 | 28 | 25.5% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Kozak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Kozak's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 92.6% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kozak usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kozak usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Kozak usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Kozak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 26.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Karel Kozak's chess games
All 55 games by Karel Kozak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Tihomir Borovnica | 2,276 | 15th Calvia Amateur Open | A07 |
| Aug 2009 | Rudolf Hlavac | 2,111 | Jirasek Memorial Open A | B33 |
| Feb 2019 | Jiri Krejcik | 2,111 | chT-CZE 2B 1819 | C86 |
| Oct 2018 | Matias Ruiz Vinals | 2,061 | 15th Calvia Amateur Open | B09 |
| Mar 2020 | Michael Hoehn | 2,036 | WchT Seniors 50 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlovy Vary Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,875 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,902 |
| Kadan Open | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,869 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,792 |
| ch-EUR Seniors 50 | 2021 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,806 |
| Jirasek Memorial Open A | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,999 |
| 15th Calvia Amateur Open | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,097 |
| 16th Calvia Amateur Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,651 |
Interactive opening tree from all 55 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Kozak's chess games?
55 games by Karel Kozak, from Jul 2008 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 Kozak has played.
What does Karel Kozak play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Karel Kozak opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Kozak answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Karel Kozak play as White?
As White, Karel Kozak's most-played openings in our database are: Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Kozak play as Black?
As Black, Karel Kozak most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Karel Kozak's FIDE rating?
Karel Kozak is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Karel Kozak played?
Our database contains 55 games by Karel Kozak, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Kozak?
55 games by Karel Kozak 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.