Prepare against Matej Krajicek
Czechia · World #36,061 classical · FIDE ID 23750375
Our database contains 45 games by Matej Krajicek, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Krajicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Krajicek 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 | 1,954 | 1,992 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,788 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,850 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 37.8% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Krajicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Krajicek's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 88.0% | 65.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 65.9% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Krajicek usually continues c3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Krajicek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Krajicek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Krajicek usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Krajicek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Matej Krajicek's chess games
All 45 games by Matej Krajicek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 17 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Zdenek Chval | 2,055 | Stare Mesto Open | B22 |
| Dec 2023 | Milan Kopcil | 1,963 | chT-Zlin Region 2324 | B15 |
| Mar 2024 | Karin Novomeska | 1,929 | 2nd Stare Mesto Slavia Kromeriz Open | E01 |
| Jan 2023 | Marek Navratil | 1,849 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | C44 |
| Aug 2023 | Katerina Zpevakova | 1,786 | Stare Mesto Open B | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Slovacky Open | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,892 |
| Stare Mesto Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,725 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,728 |
| 2nd Stare Mesto Slavia Kromeriz Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,825 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,831 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,104 |
| ch-CZE Amateur | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,488 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Krajicek's chess games?
45 games by Matej Krajicek, from Apr 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 Matej Krajicek has played.
What does Matej Krajicek play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Matej Krajicek opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Krajicek answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Matej Krajicek play as White?
As White, Matej Krajicek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Ponziani Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Krajicek play as Black?
As Black, Matej Krajicek most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Matej Krajicek's FIDE rating?
Matej Krajicek is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Matej Krajicek played?
Our database contains 45 games by Matej Krajicek, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Krajicek?
45 games by Matej Krajicek 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.