Prepare against Karel Martisek
Czechia · World #67,037 classical · FIDE ID 329967
When preparing against Karel Martisek, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 241 games by Karel Martisek, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Martisek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Martisek 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 | 1,831 | 1,967 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 93 | 34 | 114 | 38.6% |
| As White | 123 | 48 | 15 | 60 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 118 | 45 | 19 | 54 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Martisek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Martisek's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 87.8% | 45.4% |
| f4 | 8 | 6.5% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.3% | 62.5% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 45.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Martisek usually continues Nf3 (35.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Martisek usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Martisek usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 7% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Martisek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Martisek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Martisek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 83.3% | 38.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 11.7% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 89.7% | 61.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Karel Martisek's chess games
All 241 games by Karel Martisek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 93 wins, 34 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/3/17 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 33 | 13/7/13 | 39.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Zdenek Hlousek | 2,355 | chT-MOR 2S 0203 | A07 |
| Jun 2009 | Petr Pokorny | 2,198 | Brno Duras Open A | D36 |
| Dec 2008 | Jan Uhmann | 2,150 | Olexa Memorial Open | C42 |
| Jan 2005 | Milan Valek | 2,117 | Brno Petria-A | A06 |
| Jun 2009 | Karel Kratochvil | 2,113 | Brno Duras Open A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras BVK Open B | 2004 | 36 | 22.5 | 1,959 |
| Brno Duras Open A | 2013 | 26 | 12 | 1,891 |
| Brno Gargulak Memorial B | 2004 | 21 | 8.5 | 1,768 |
| Brno Petria-A | 2005 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,912 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2007 | 15 | 6 | 1,926 |
| chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,600 |
| Brno Open | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,120 |
| Brno Dedek Memorial | 2000 | 10 | 6 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Martisek's chess games?
241 games by Karel Martisek, from Jan 2006 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 Martisek has played.
What does Karel Martisek play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Karel Martisek opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Martisek answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Karel Martisek play as White?
As White, Karel Martisek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Martisek play as Black?
As Black, Karel Martisek most often plays: Petrov's Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Karel Martisek's FIDE rating?
Karel Martisek is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Karel Martisek played?
Our database contains 241 games by Karel Martisek, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 34 draws, 114 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Martisek?
241 games by Karel Martisek 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.