Prepare against Karel Sedivy
Czechia · World #111,767 classical · FIDE ID 359653
When preparing against Karel Sedivy, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 66 games by Karel Sedivy, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Sedivy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Sedivy 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 | 1,696 | 1,907 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,707 | 1,747 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 21 | 12 | 33 | 31.8% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Sedivy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Sedivy's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 87.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues c4 (26.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sedivy usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 45.5% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Karel Sedivy's chess games
All 66 games by Karel Sedivy in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 21 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Martin Vondrus | 1,949 | Tabor Open | E18 |
| Jul 2020 | Matej Tajovsky | 1,882 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | A35 |
| Jul 2024 | Libor Titera | 1,869 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B18 |
| Jul 2024 | Lubomir Matlocha | 1,758 | Ceske Budejovice Open | A50 |
| Aug 2010 | Adam Wagner | 1,729 | Tabor Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 32 | 14 | 1,827 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2023 | 16 | 8 | 1,431 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,697 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Sedivy's chess games?
66 games by Karel Sedivy, from Sep 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 Sedivy has played.
What does Karel Sedivy play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Karel Sedivy opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Sedivy answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Karel Sedivy play as White?
As White, Karel Sedivy's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Sedivy play as Black?
As Black, Karel Sedivy most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Karel Sedivy's FIDE rating?
Karel Sedivy is currently rated 1,696 in classical chess, 1,707 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Karel Sedivy played?
Our database contains 66 games by Karel Sedivy, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Sedivy?
66 games by Karel Sedivy 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.