Prepare against Karel Sterba
Czechia · World #88,482 classical · FIDE ID 332763
When preparing against Karel Sterba, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Karel Sterba, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Sterba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Sterba 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 | 1,763 | 1,982 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 15.9% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Sterba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Sterba's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Sterba usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sterba usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sterba usually continues Qe2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 23.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Karel Sterba's chess games
All 44 games by Karel Sterba in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 7 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Konstantin Zanikov | 2,159 | 8th Prague Open A | C52 |
| Jan 2024 | Lukas Hejsek | 2,087 | chT1W-CZE 2324 | B22 |
| Jan 2008 | Antti Heikkila | 2,042 | 7th Prague Open A | B77 |
| Jul 2014 | Jozef Kantor | 1,877 | Klatovy Open | C90 |
| Jul 2014 | Oxana Litvinova | 1,718 | Klatovy Open | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,863 |
| Klatovy Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 1996 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,880 |
| chT1W-CZE 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,813 |
| chT-CZE rap | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 2,053 |
| 2nd Prague Summer Open B | 2015 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,870 |
| 7th Prague Open A | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,048 |
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open E | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Sterba's chess games?
44 games by Karel Sterba, from Oct 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 Sterba has played.
What does Karel Sterba play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Karel Sterba opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Sterba answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karel Sterba play as White?
As White, Karel Sterba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Sterba play as Black?
As Black, Karel Sterba most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Karel Sterba's FIDE rating?
Karel Sterba is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Karel Sterba played?
Our database contains 44 games by Karel Sterba, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (15.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Sterba?
44 games by Karel Sterba 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.