Prepare against Karel Martinec
Czechia · World #100,510 classical · FIDE ID 337420
When preparing against Karel Martinec, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 73 games by Karel Martinec, covering Jan 2007 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Karel Martinec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Martinec 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 | 1,730 | 2,025 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,905 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,833 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 13 | 38 | 22 | 17.8% |
| As White | 40 | 9 | 19 | 12 | 22.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 4 | 19 | 10 | 12.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Martinec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Martinec's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 52.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 45.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Martinec usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Martinec usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Martinec usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Martinec usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Martinec usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Martinec usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 72.7% | 40.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Karel Martinec's chess games
All 73 games by Karel Martinec in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 38 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E64 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Miloslav Drabek | 2,035 | Piestany Open | E67 |
| Nov 2012 | Michal Vrba | 2,035 | Piestany Open | D86 |
| Jan 2017 | Luke Scott | 1,987 | 16th Prague Open | D02 |
| Jan 1998 | Tomas Goldobin | 1,815 | Plzen Open D U18 | C45 |
| Jan 2007 | Vaclav Hoch | 1,781 | chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2016 | 18 | 8 | 1,793 |
| Plzen Open D U18 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,900 |
| Klatovy Open B | 1999 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Znojmo Open A | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 1,811 |
| Piestany Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,040 |
| Ricany Open A | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,859 |
| Piestany Pressburg Open | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,748 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Martinec's chess games?
73 games by Karel Martinec, from Jan 2007 to Nov 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 Martinec has played.
What does Karel Martinec play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Karel Martinec opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Martinec answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Karel Martinec play as White?
As White, Karel Martinec's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Martinec play as Black?
As Black, Karel Martinec most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Karel Martinec's FIDE rating?
Karel Martinec is currently rated 1,730 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Karel Martinec played?
Our database contains 73 games by Karel Martinec, covering Jan 2007 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 38 draws, 22 losses (17.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Martinec?
73 games by Karel Martinec 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.