Prepare against Karel Kredl
Czechia · World #24,055 classical · FIDE ID 315893
When preparing against Karel Kredl, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 38.2% over 34 games.
Our database contains 308 games by Karel Kredl, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Karel Kredl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Kredl 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 | 2,025 | 2,152 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,156 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,168 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 308 | 101 | 138 | 69 | 32.8% |
| As White | 154 | 50 | 73 | 31 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 154 | 51 | 65 | 38 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Kredl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Kredl's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 44.2% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 51 | 33.1% | 59.8% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 16.2% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.5% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kredl usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kredl usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kredl usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kredl usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kredl usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Kredl usually continues e5 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 75.4% | 54.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.7% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 87.7% | 62.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 10.8% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Karel Kredl's chess games
All 308 games by Karel Kredl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 101 wins, 138 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 16 | 8/8/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 34 | 13/15/6 | 38.2% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Anatoliy Polivanov | 2,383 | ch-EU blitz | E15 |
| Apr 2021 | Jakub Szotkowski | 2,366 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | D85 |
| Apr 2021 | Pavel Jirovsky | 2,306 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | E09 |
| Jan 2017 | Frantisek Vrana | 2,209 | chT2E-CZE 1617 | C07 |
| Dec 2009 | Dalibor Cip | 2,203 | Olexa Memorial Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras Open A | 2014 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,122 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2011 | 34 | 18 | 2,115 |
| Olexa Memorial Open | 2009 | 14 | 10 | 2,169 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,162 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,046 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,199 |
| chT2E-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,947 |
| 23rd Olexa Memorial Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Kredl's chess games?
308 games by Karel Kredl, from Apr 2003 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 Kredl has played.
What does Karel Kredl play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Karel Kredl opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Kredl answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Karel Kredl play as White?
As White, Karel Kredl's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Kredl play as Black?
As Black, Karel Kredl most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Karel Kredl's FIDE rating?
Karel Kredl is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Karel Kredl played?
Our database contains 308 games by Karel Kredl, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 138 draws, 69 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Kredl?
308 games by Karel Kredl 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.