Prepare against Karel Rechtenberg
Czechia · World #138,806 classical · FIDE ID 341568
When preparing against Karel Rechtenberg, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 38 games by Karel Rechtenberg, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Rechtenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Rechtenberg 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 | 1,623 | 2,010 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,692 | 1,882 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,903 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 42.1% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Rechtenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Rechtenberg's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 67.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Rechtenberg usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Rechtenberg usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Rechtenberg usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Karel Rechtenberg's chess games
All 38 games by Karel Rechtenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 16 wins, 14 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E77 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Vladimir Matejka | 2,005 | Ostrava Open | B31 |
| May 2010 | Jiri Snopek | 1,945 | Ostrava Open | B17 |
| Nov 2005 | Alois Rucka | 1,936 | chT2f-CZE 0506 | B33 |
| May 2010 | David Brazina | 1,920 | Ostrava Open | B50 |
| May 2011 | Jan Divis | 1,863 | Ostrava Konik Open C | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Konik Open C | 2012 | 14 | 9 | 1,985 |
| Ostrava Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,675 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,112 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,616 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2,046 |
| chT2f-CZE 0506 | 2005 | 1 | 1 | 2,336 |
| 31st Bohuslavice Rapid Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Rechtenberg's chess games?
38 games by Karel Rechtenberg, from Jul 2011 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 Rechtenberg has played.
What does Karel Rechtenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Karel Rechtenberg opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Rechtenberg answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Karel Rechtenberg play as White?
As White, Karel Rechtenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Rechtenberg play as Black?
As Black, Karel Rechtenberg most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Karel Rechtenberg's FIDE rating?
Karel Rechtenberg is currently rated 1,623 in classical chess, 1,692 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Karel Rechtenberg played?
Our database contains 38 games by Karel Rechtenberg, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 14 draws, 8 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Rechtenberg?
38 games by Karel Rechtenberg 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.