Prepare against Karel Kratochvil
Czechia · World #10,177 classical · FIDE ID 325546
When preparing against Karel Kratochvil, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 27.3% over 44 games.
Our database contains 669 games by Karel Kratochvil, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Karel Kratochvil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Kratochvil 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 | 2,167 | 2,275 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,272 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,343 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 669 | 279 | 163 | 227 | 41.7% |
| As White | 324 | 150 | 69 | 105 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 345 | 129 | 94 | 122 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Kratochvil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Kratochvil's side.
First moves as White (324 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 224 | 69.1% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 93 | 28.7% | 53.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kratochvil usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kratochvil usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kratochvil usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kratochvil usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kratochvil usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kratochvil usually continues d3 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 99 | 55.6% | 53.5% |
| c5 | 65 | 36.5% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 12 | 6.7% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 80.0% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 8.4% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Karel Kratochvil's chess games
All 669 games by Karel Kratochvil in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Sep 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: 279 wins, 163 draws, 227 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36 | 18/7/11 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 35 | 15/8/12 | 42.9% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 12/1/7 | 60.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 17 | 12/2/3 | 70.6% |
| A66 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 58 | 23/16/19 | 39.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 44 | 12/19/13 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 10/14/5 | 34.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Philipp Schlosser | 2,596 | 23rd Pardubice Open Rapid | E92 |
| Jul 2013 | Petr Neuman | 2,522 | 24th Pardubice Open Rapid | A31 |
| Sep 2026 | Cyril Ponizil | 2,479 | Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | C42 |
| Jul 2009 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,431 | Pardubice tt | B97 |
| Apr 2021 | Jan Vrana | 2,409 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Trade Open | 2011 | 27 | 14 | 2,160 |
| Olexa Memorial Open | 2009 | 18 | 11 | 2,106 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open B | 2003 | 18 | 14 | 2,093 |
| Brno Duras Open A | 2010 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,250 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2006 | 18 | 7 | 2,077 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 2,131 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,907 |
| chT2d-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Kratochvil's chess games?
669 games by Karel Kratochvil, from Jan 2005 to Sep 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 Kratochvil has played.
What does Karel Kratochvil play on the first move as White?
Across 324 games with White in our database, Karel Kratochvil opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Kratochvil answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Karel Kratochvil play as White?
As White, Karel Kratochvil's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 324 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Kratochvil play as Black?
As Black, Karel Kratochvil most often plays: Petrov's Defense (58 games, 39.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (44 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 345 games.
What is Karel Kratochvil's FIDE rating?
Karel Kratochvil is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (May 2011).
How many games has Karel Kratochvil played?
Our database contains 669 games by Karel Kratochvil, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 279 wins, 163 draws, 227 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Kratochvil?
669 games by Karel Kratochvil 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.