Prepare against Kristian Otahal
Slovakia · World #120,211 classical · FIDE ID 14976773
When preparing against Kristian Otahal, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Kristian Otahal, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristian Otahal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristian Otahal 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 | 1,673 | 1,694 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,541 | 1,547 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,434 | 1,434 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 19.4% |
| As White | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 11.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristian Otahal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristian Otahal's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 70.6% | 29.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Otahal usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Otahal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Otahal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Otahal usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Otahal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 7.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Kristian Otahal's chess games
All 36 games by Kristian Otahal in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Alex Moravcik | 1,816 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | D85 |
| Jul 2023 | Michal Livnansky | 1,449 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | D74 |
| Apr 2023 | Matej2 Cech | 1,370 | ch-SVK U14 | A01 |
| May 2022 | Martin Vylet | 1,090 | ch-SVK U14 | C47 |
| Jul 2023 | Andrej Mecir | 1,000 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,416 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2023 | 18 | 5 | 1,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristian Otahal's chess games?
36 games by Kristian Otahal, from Sep 2022 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 Kristian Otahal has played.
What does Kristian Otahal play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Kristian Otahal opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristian Otahal answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kristian Otahal play as White?
As White, Kristian Otahal's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristian Otahal play as Black?
As Black, Kristian Otahal most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Kristian Otahal's FIDE rating?
Kristian Otahal is currently rated 1,673 in classical chess, 1,541 in rapid and 1,434 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,694 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Kristian Otahal played?
Our database contains 36 games by Kristian Otahal, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristian Otahal?
36 games by Kristian Otahal 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.