Prepare against Otmar Carbol
Czechia · World #95,687 classical · FIDE ID 339474
When preparing against Otmar Carbol, expect 1.c4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 51 games by Otmar Carbol, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Otmar Carbol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otmar Carbol 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 | 1,742 | 1,744 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,665 | 1,768 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 27.5% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otmar Carbol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otmar Carbol's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 88.9% | 47.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Carbol usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Carbol usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Carbol usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Carbol usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 89.5% | 32.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Otmar Carbol's chess games
All 51 games by Otmar Carbol in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A91 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Vladimir Tatarcik | 1,889 | Ostrava Konik Open | A25 |
| Apr 2011 | Ladislav Pop | 1,720 | chT2F-CZE 1011 | A17 |
| May 2005 | Petr Tkadlecek | 1,635 | Ostrava SME Open B | B07 |
| May 2014 | Jana Mikulencakova | 1,595 | Ostrava Konik Open | A23 |
| May 2006 | Marie Ludvova | 1,526 | Ostrava SMP Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,955 |
| Ostrava SME Open B | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,641 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,542 |
| Ostrava SMP Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,482 |
| chT2F-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,839 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1314 | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,469 |
| chT2F-CZE 1112 | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,661 |
| chT2F-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otmar Carbol's chess games?
51 games by Otmar Carbol, from Jun 2014 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 Otmar Carbol has played.
What does Otmar Carbol play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Otmar Carbol opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otmar Carbol answers 1...d6 (89% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Otmar Carbol play as White?
As White, Otmar Carbol's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otmar Carbol play as Black?
As Black, Otmar Carbol most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Otmar Carbol's FIDE rating?
Otmar Carbol is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,665 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,744 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Otmar Carbol played?
Our database contains 51 games by Otmar Carbol, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otmar Carbol?
51 games by Otmar Carbol 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.