Prepare against Lubos Berka
Czechia · World #77,070 classical · FIDE ID 368571
When preparing against Lubos Berka, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 28.1% over 32 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Lubos Berka, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lubos Berka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lubos Berka 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 | 1,798 | 1,955 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,724 | 1,768 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,822 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 46 | 34 | 83 | 28.2% |
| As White | 81 | 24 | 17 | 40 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 82 | 22 | 17 | 43 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lubos Berka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lubos Berka's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 96.3% | 40.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Berka usually continues Nc3 (42.2% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Berka usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Berka usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Berka usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 71.1% | 34.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 13.3% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 86.4% | 21.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
Lubos Berka's chess games
All 163 games by Lubos Berka in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 46 wins, 34 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 9/9/14 | 28.1% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Viktor Volodin | 2,186 | 14th Marianske Lazne Open | B01 |
| Jan 2017 | Franz Geisensetter | 2,066 | 16th Marianske Lazne Open | B01 |
| Jan 2023 | Dobroslav Kracik | 1,979 | chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | B11 |
| Apr 2014 | Michal Bartos | 1,960 | Ostrava Konik Open | E91 |
| Aug 2012 | Jiri Pokorny | 1,939 | Plzen Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Klatovy Open B | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,787 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,685 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,565 |
| Plzen Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,848 |
| Plzen Calliditas Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,537 |
| Klatovy Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,686 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,614 |
| 29th Klatovy Open C | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,482 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lubos Berka's chess games?
163 games by Lubos Berka, from Jan 2012 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 Lubos Berka has played.
What does Lubos Berka play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Lubos Berka opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lubos Berka answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Lubos Berka play as White?
As White, Lubos Berka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lubos Berka play as Black?
As Black, Lubos Berka most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Lubos Berka's FIDE rating?
Lubos Berka is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,724 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Lubos Berka played?
Our database contains 163 games by Lubos Berka, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 34 draws, 83 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lubos Berka?
163 games by Lubos Berka 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.