Prepare against Karel Orlicek
Czechia · World #102,823 classical · FIDE ID 300144
When preparing against Karel Orlicek, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 67 games by Karel Orlicek, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Orlicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Orlicek 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 | 1,721 | 1,971 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,660 | 1,771 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 15 | 21 | 31 | 22.4% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Orlicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Orlicek's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 68.8% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 15.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Orlicek usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Orlicek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (5% of these games) — Orlicek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e6 (60% of these games) — Orlicek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Orlicek usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Orlicek usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 61.1% | 22.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Karel Orlicek's chess games
All 67 games by Karel Orlicek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 21 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Emil Virant | 2,086 | 5th Canarias en Red prel | B07 |
| Sep 2011 | Matey Petkov | 1,622 | 10th Sunny Beach Open | D03 |
| Oct 2013 | Jakub Kopnicky | 1,206 | Tatry Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 6 | 2,137 |
| Tatry Open | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,551 |
| 10th Sunny Beach Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,900 |
| Klatovy Open B | 1996 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Plzen Open D U18 | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Klatovy Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 1st Lanta Open | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,682 |
| Zdar nad Sazavou Vysocina Open 6th | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Orlicek's chess games?
67 games by Karel Orlicek, from Jan 2007 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 Orlicek has played.
What does Karel Orlicek play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Karel Orlicek opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Orlicek answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Karel Orlicek play as White?
As White, Karel Orlicek's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Orlicek play as Black?
As Black, Karel Orlicek most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Karel Orlicek's FIDE rating?
Karel Orlicek is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess, 1,660 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Karel Orlicek played?
Our database contains 67 games by Karel Orlicek, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 21 draws, 31 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Orlicek?
67 games by Karel Orlicek 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.