Prepare against Matej Sotek

Czechia · World #43,912 classical · FIDE ID 23742178

When preparing against Matej Sotek, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 30 games by Matej Sotek, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matej Sotek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Sotek 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Sotek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Sotek's side.

First moves as White (16 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 62.5% score
  • …c5 (38% of these games) — Sotek usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
  • …e5 (25% of these games) — Sotek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
  • …c6 (25% of these games) — Sotek usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …d5 (80% of these games) — Sotek usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Sotek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)

Matej Sotek's chess games

All 30 games by Matej Sotek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Matej Sotek's chess games?

30 games by Matej Sotek, from Apr 2022 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 Matej Sotek has played.

What does Matej Sotek play on the first move as White?

Across 16 games with White in our database, Matej Sotek opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.b3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Sotek answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Matej Sotek play as White?

As White, Matej Sotek's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Matej Sotek play as Black?

As Black, Matej Sotek most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.

What is Matej Sotek's FIDE rating?

Matej Sotek is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Apr 2026).

How many games has Matej Sotek played?

Our database contains 30 games by Matej Sotek, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses (46.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Matej Sotek?

30 games by Matej Sotek 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.

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