Prepare against Karel Svejda
Czechia · World #26,659 classical · FIDE ID 23709472
Our database contains 65 games by Karel Svejda, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karel Svejda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Svejda 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 | 2,007 | 2,009 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 24 | 12 | 29 | 36.9% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Svejda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Svejda's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 54.5% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 15 | 45.5% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Svejda usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Svejda usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — Svejda usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Svejda usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Svejda usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Svejda usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Karel Svejda's chess games
All 65 games by Karel Svejda in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Aug 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: 24 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | K Motuz | 2,290 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B50 |
| Jun 2026 | Kopriva,Martin | 2,181 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | D85 |
| Jul 2026 | Klys,Kacper | 2,178 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | E06 |
| Jul 2025 | Jan Zilavy | 2,146 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B33 |
| Jul 2025 | Marek Garabik | 2,097 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2026 | 25 | 9.5 | 1,819 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 17 | 10 | 2,120 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,590 |
| chT2A-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,546 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,890 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open B | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Svejda's chess games?
65 games by Karel Svejda, from Aug 2017 to Aug 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 Svejda has played.
What does Karel Svejda play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Karel Svejda opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Svejda answers 1...c5 (92% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karel Svejda play as White?
As White, Karel Svejda's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Svejda play as Black?
As Black, Karel Svejda most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Karel Svejda's FIDE rating?
Karel Svejda is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Karel Svejda played?
Our database contains 65 games by Karel Svejda, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Svejda?
65 games by Karel Svejda 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.