Prepare against Matej Kotrba
Czechia · World #22,797 classical · FIDE ID 330957
Our database contains 115 games by Matej Kotrba, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Kotrba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Kotrba 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 | 2,034 | 2,045 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 1,992 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,037 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 35 | 40 | 40 | 30.4% |
| As White | 58 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 57 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Kotrba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Kotrba's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 35 | 60.3% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 21 | 36.2% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kotrba usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kotrba usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Kotrba usually continues c3 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Kotrba usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kotrba usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kotrba usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
Matej Kotrba's chess games
All 115 games by Matej Kotrba in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 35 wins, 40 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Daniel Kotek | 2,280 | chT2B-CZE 1314 | B03 |
| Mar 2015 | Tomas Duran | 2,185 | chT2B-CZE 1415 | E61 |
| Jun 2012 | Stepan Seidl | 2,165 | 7th Teplice Open | D91 |
| Jun 2011 | Petr Stastny | 2,087 | 6th Teplice Open | B23 |
| Oct 2008 | Karel Novacek | 2,083 | Sec Svetla Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,968 |
| 6th Teplice Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,032 |
| Jirasek Memorial Open 24th | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| 23rd Jirasek Memorial Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,994 |
| 5th Teplice Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,980 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,956 |
| Sec Svetla Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Kotrba's chess games?
115 games by Matej Kotrba, from Jan 2009 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 Matej Kotrba has played.
What does Matej Kotrba play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Matej Kotrba opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Kotrba answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Matej Kotrba play as White?
As White, Matej Kotrba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Kotrba play as Black?
As Black, Matej Kotrba most often plays: Alekhine Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Matej Kotrba's FIDE rating?
Matej Kotrba is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Matej Kotrba played?
Our database contains 115 games by Matej Kotrba, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 40 draws, 40 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Kotrba?
115 games by Matej Kotrba 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.