Prepare against Milan Kotva
Czechia · World #54,055 classical · FIDE ID 322148
When preparing against Milan Kotva, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 272 games by Milan Kotva, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Milan Kotva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Kotva 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 | 1,877 | 2,156 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,957 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 98 | 58 | 116 | 36.0% |
| As White | 132 | 56 | 27 | 49 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 140 | 42 | 31 | 67 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Kotva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Kotva's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 80.3% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 26 | 19.7% | 48.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kotva usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kotva usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kotva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kotva usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kotva usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kotva usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 72 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 92.1% | 38.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
Milan Kotva's chess games
All 272 games by Milan Kotva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 98 wins, 58 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 23 | 6/4/13 | 26.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,630 | chT1b-CZE 9697 | C84 |
| Jun 2010 | Martin Cerveny | 2,350 | 5th Teplice Open | B92 |
| May 2009 | Jiri Horak | 2,261 | Karlovy Vary Open | D02 |
| Jul 2005 | Viktor Volodin | 2,245 | Pardubice Open D | D15 |
| Jun 2010 | Vladimir Hadraba | 2,244 | 5th Teplice Open | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th ch-CZE | 1986 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2014 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,990 |
| Olomouc Seniors Open | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,057 |
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,707 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| Sec Svetla Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,992 |
| chT1b-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,369 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Kotva's chess games?
272 games by Milan Kotva, from Oct 2003 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 Milan Kotva has played.
What does Milan Kotva play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Milan Kotva opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Kotva answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Milan Kotva play as White?
As White, Milan Kotva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Kotva play as Black?
As Black, Milan Kotva most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Milan Kotva's FIDE rating?
Milan Kotva is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Milan Kotva played?
Our database contains 272 games by Milan Kotva, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 58 draws, 116 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Kotva?
272 games by Milan Kotva 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.