Prepare against Karel Svoboda
Czechia · World #90,158 classical · FIDE ID 330213
Our database contains 186 games by Karel Svoboda, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Svoboda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Svoboda 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 | 1,968 | 2,063 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 62 | 61 | 63 | 33.3% |
| As White | 90 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 96 | 27 | 34 | 35 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Svoboda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Svoboda's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 100.0% | 53.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.9% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Svoboda usually continues exd5 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 98.4% | 53.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Karel Svoboda's chess games
All 186 games by Karel Svoboda in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 62 wins, 61 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Vladimir Vltavsky | 2,201 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open E | C50 |
| May 2004 | Stanislav Sochor | 2,146 | Znojmo Hostan Open | C47 |
| Mar 2009 | Michal Srejber | 2,131 | ch-CZE U16 | B34 |
| Apr 2021 | Hana Pirklova | 2,108 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C50 |
| Aug 2007 | Miloslav Nemec | 2,020 | Brno Trade Open | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U14 | 2007 | 18 | 10 | 1,841 |
| ch-Morava U16 | 2008 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,988 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2007 | 16 | 8 | 2,040 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2004 | 14 | 6 | – |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,049 |
| chT-CZE U18 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
| chT2E-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,997 |
| Brno Trade Open B | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Svoboda's chess games?
186 games by Karel Svoboda, from Jul 2006 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 Svoboda has played.
What does Karel Svoboda play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Karel Svoboda opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Svoboda answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Karel Svoboda play as White?
As White, Karel Svoboda's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Svoboda play as Black?
As Black, Karel Svoboda most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Karel Svoboda's FIDE rating?
Karel Svoboda is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Karel Svoboda played?
Our database contains 186 games by Karel Svoboda, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 61 draws, 63 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Svoboda?
186 games by Karel Svoboda 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.