Prepare against Otakar Horak
Czechia · World #22,303 classical · FIDE ID 319708
Our database contains 158 games by Otakar Horak, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Otakar Horak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otakar Horak 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 | 2,038 | 2,149 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,114 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 43 | 72 | 43 | 27.2% |
| As White | 80 | 21 | 39 | 20 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 78 | 22 | 33 | 23 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otakar Horak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otakar Horak's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 93.8% | 50.7% |
| f4 | 4 | 5.0% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Horak usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Horak usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 100.0% | 54.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
Otakar Horak's chess games
All 158 games by Otakar Horak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 43 wins, 72 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Jindrich Kuba | 2,263 | chT2B-CZE 1617 | B81 |
| Jan 1995 | Laszlo Molnar | 2,260 | chT1a-CZE | B22 |
| Jan 2017 | Jiri Sochor | 2,226 | chT2B-CZE 1617 | E69 |
| Nov 2018 | Daniel Seleljo | 2,209 | chT2C-CZE 1819 | E61 |
| Dec 2009 | Karlen Mkhitaryan | 2,209 | chT2C-CZE 0910 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,177 |
| chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,183 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,084 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| chT2B-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,057 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,036 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otakar Horak's chess games?
158 games by Otakar Horak, from Jul 2004 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 Otakar Horak has played.
What does Otakar Horak play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Otakar Horak opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otakar Horak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Otakar Horak play as White?
As White, Otakar Horak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otakar Horak play as Black?
As Black, Otakar Horak most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Otakar Horak's FIDE rating?
Otakar Horak is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Otakar Horak played?
Our database contains 158 games by Otakar Horak, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 72 draws, 43 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otakar Horak?
158 games by Otakar Horak 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.