Prepare against Max Hozda
Czechia · World #6,995 classical · FIDE ID 23725958
When preparing against Max Hozda, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 166 games by Max Hozda, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Max Hozda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Hozda 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 | 2,226 | 2,237 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,137 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,964 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 63 | 41 | 62 | 38.0% |
| As White | 80 | 35 | 20 | 25 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 86 | 28 | 21 | 37 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Hozda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Hozda's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 91.3% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Hozda usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Hozda usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hozda usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Hozda usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hozda usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 74.4% | 42.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 70.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 25.9% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Max Hozda's chess games
All 166 games by Max Hozda in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Sep 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: 63 wins, 41 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jiri Vitak | 2,373 | 31st Klatovy Open A 2026 | A48 |
| Sep 2021 | Jachym Nemec | 2,286 | Prague Menchik Mem Rapid | D30 |
| Jan 2024 | Jaroslav Vorisek | 2,268 | chT1W-CZE 2324 | A85 |
| Sep 2026 | Dominik Svadlenka | 2,159 | Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | U20 | A50 |
| Sep 2026 | Jakub Petr | 2,141 | Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U14 | 2022 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,630 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2024 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,863 |
| Prague Golden Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,796 |
| 17th Prague Golden Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,570 |
| Prague Summer Holiday K1 | 2022 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,067 |
| Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | U20 | 2026 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,368 |
| chT2A-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1,781 |
| Ricany Open | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Hozda's chess games?
166 games by Max Hozda, from Jun 2018 to Sep 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 Max Hozda has played.
What does Max Hozda play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Max Hozda opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Hozda answers 1...c6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Max Hozda play as White?
As White, Max Hozda's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Hozda play as Black?
As Black, Max Hozda most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Max Hozda's FIDE rating?
Max Hozda is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Max Hozda played?
Our database contains 166 games by Max Hozda, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 41 draws, 62 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Hozda?
166 games by Max Hozda 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.