Prepare against Karel Opravil
Czechia · World #31,399 classical · FIDE ID 305189
Our database contains 198 games by Karel Opravil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Opravil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Opravil 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 | 1,977 | 2,152 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,024 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 41 | 83 | 74 | 20.7% |
| As White | 103 | 23 | 43 | 37 | 22.3% |
| As Black | 95 | 18 | 40 | 37 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Opravil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Opravil's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 47.6% | 44.9% |
| d4 | 30 | 29.1% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 16.5% | 41.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Opravil usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Opravil usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Opravil usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Opravil usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Opravil usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Opravil usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 41.3% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 13 | 28.3% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 13.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 58.1% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 11 | 35.5% | 18.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
Karel Opravil's chess games
All 198 games by Karel Opravil in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 83 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | English Opening | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Varlam Vepkhvishvili | 2,345 | Pardubice Open | B13 |
| Jan 1996 | Holger Ellers | 2,305 | Pardubice KB Open | B84 |
| Jan 1998 | Juri Remizov | 2,275 | Pardubice Czech Open | B34 |
| Feb 2007 | Tomas Cagasik | 2,260 | chT-CZE 2E 0607 | B31 |
| Jan 1998 | Niels Gospodinow | 2,250 | Pardubice Czech Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2e-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,040 |
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 1,952 |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| chT-CZE 2E 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,211 |
| chT2E-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,941 |
| chT2M-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,143 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,966 |
| chT2E-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Opravil's chess games?
198 games by Karel Opravil, from Apr 2003 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 Opravil has played.
What does Karel Opravil play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Karel Opravil opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Opravil answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Karel Opravil play as White?
As White, Karel Opravil's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Opravil play as Black?
As Black, Karel Opravil most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Karel Opravil's FIDE rating?
Karel Opravil is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Karel Opravil played?
Our database contains 198 games by Karel Opravil, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 83 draws, 74 losses (20.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Opravil?
198 games by Karel Opravil 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.