Prepare against Josef Lys
FM · Czechia · World #26,397 classical · FIDE ID 302244
Our database contains 972 games by Josef Lys, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josef Lys's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Lys 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 | 2,008 | 2,313 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,299 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,192 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 972 | 439 | 170 | 362 | 45.2% |
| As White | 486 | 245 | 86 | 154 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 486 | 194 | 84 | 208 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Lys's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Lys's side.
First moves as White (486 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 447 | 92.0% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 22 | 4.5% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 3.1% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Lys usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Lys usually continues c4 (77.1% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Lys usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 47.7% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Lys usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lys usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Lys usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 107 | 39.5% | 51.4% |
| c5 | 59 | 21.8% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 59 | 21.8% | 49.2% |
| d6 | 13 | 4.8% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 4.8% | 15.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 3.3% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 59.8% | 50.7% |
| g6 | 24 | 19.7% | 45.8% |
| f5 | 16 | 13.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 6.6% | 43.8% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Josef Lys's chess games
All 972 games by Josef Lys in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 439 wins, 170 draws, 362 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 63 | 40/8/15 | 63.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 59 | 29/13/17 | 49.2% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 38 | 16/9/13 | 42.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 35 | 20/4/11 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 8/13/9 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 16/5/8 | 55.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 14/2/5 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 43 | 20/5/18 | 46.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 39 | 16/4/19 | 41.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 34 | 13/8/13 | 38.2% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 29 | 12/4/13 | 41.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 7/1/14 | 31.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Tomas Kulhanek | 2,455 | Ostrava Konik Open A | C41 |
| May 2025 | Krishna C R G | 2,453 | Ostravsky Konik Open A | A46 |
| Jan 2007 | Radoslav Dolezal | 2,420 | Ostrava Konik Open A | A86 |
| Aug 2006 | Michal Meszaros | 2,420 | Stare Mesto Open | C41 |
| Jan 1995 | Petr Velicka | 2,415 | ch-Morava | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2015 | 72 | 44.5 | 2,218 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2023 | 54 | 28.5 | 2,247 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2023 | 35 | 26 | 2,179 |
| Ostrava Open | 2009 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,321 |
| Tatry Open | 2020 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,163 |
| Ostrava Open A | 2003 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,345 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2007 | 18 | 10 | 2,208 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Lys's chess games?
972 games by Josef Lys, from Apr 2003 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 Josef Lys has played.
What does Josef Lys play on the first move as White?
Across 486 games with White in our database, Josef Lys opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Lys answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Josef Lys play as White?
As White, Josef Lys's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (63 games, 63.5% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 49.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (38 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 486 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Lys play as Black?
As Black, Josef Lys most often plays: Caro-Kann (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Philidor (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Modern Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 486 games.
What is Josef Lys's FIDE rating?
Josef Lys is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Josef Lys played?
Our database contains 972 games by Josef Lys, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 439 wins, 170 draws, 362 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Lys?
972 games by Josef Lys 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.