Prepare against Karol Rathousky
Slovakia · World #87,998 classical · FIDE ID 14913542
When preparing against Karol Rathousky, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 42 games by Karol Rathousky, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karol Rathousky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karol Rathousky 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 | 1,765 | 1,882 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,882 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 19.0% |
| As White | 19 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 5.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karol Rathousky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karol Rathousky's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 94.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Rathousky usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Rathousky usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Rathousky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Rathousky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Karol Rathousky's chess games
All 42 games by Karol Rathousky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 8 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Jozef Vach | 1,945 | chT2A-SVK 9798 | E81 |
| Nov 1998 | Jozef Vagovsky | 1,881 | chT2A-SVK 9899 | D95 |
| Jan 1997 | Michal Halasz | 1,880 | chT2A-SVK 9798 | D80 |
| Nov 1998 | Richard Szitkey | 1,861 | chT2A-SVK 9899 | D93 |
| Feb 2014 | Kamil Petrakovic | 1,828 | chT2A-SVK 1314 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,805 |
| chT3A-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,121 |
| chT2A-SVK 9899 | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 1,867 |
| chT2W-SVK 9900 | 1999 | 5 | 1 | 1,690 |
| chT2W-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,869 |
| chT3A-SVK 0001 | 2000 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,903 |
| chT2A-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,500 |
| chT2A-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karol Rathousky's chess games?
42 games by Karol Rathousky, from Jul 2008 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 Karol Rathousky has played.
What does Karol Rathousky play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Karol Rathousky opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karol Rathousky answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Karol Rathousky play as White?
As White, Karol Rathousky's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karol Rathousky play as Black?
As Black, Karol Rathousky most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Karol Rathousky's FIDE rating?
Karol Rathousky is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,882 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Karol Rathousky played?
Our database contains 42 games by Karol Rathousky, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karol Rathousky?
42 games by Karol Rathousky 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.