Prepare against Otto Blumel
Czechia · World #38,855 classical · FIDE ID 303852
Our database contains 237 games by Otto Blumel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Otto Blumel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otto Blumel 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 | 1,940 | 2,276 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,951 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 80 | 89 | 68 | 33.8% |
| As White | 121 | 45 | 45 | 31 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 116 | 35 | 44 | 37 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otto Blumel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otto Blumel's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 66.1% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 35 | 28.9% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.1% | 60.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Blumel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Blumel usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Blumel usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Blumel usually continues Nc3 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Blumel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Blumel usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 55.7% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 27 | 44.3% | 51.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 81.8% | 37.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Otto Blumel's chess games
All 237 games by Otto Blumel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 80 wins, 89 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 32 | 10/12/10 | 31.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 26 | 7/10/9 | 26.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Ivan Hausner | 2,441 | Stare Mesto Open | B02 |
| Aug 2004 | Boris Maryasin | 2,394 | Stare Mesto Open | D01 |
| Nov 2006 | Ladislav Stratil | 2,383 | chT1E-CZE 0607 | B06 |
| Aug 2006 | Jan Balhar | 2,311 | Ricany Open A | C62 |
| Nov 2006 | Marek Mrva | 2,237 | chT1E-CZE 0607 | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2023 | 43 | 24 | 2,177 |
| Ricany Open A | 2018 | 30 | 18 | 2,106 |
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 26 | 16 | 1,966 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,016 |
| chT1E-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,210 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,187 |
| chT2M-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,319 |
| chT2e-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 7 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otto Blumel's chess games?
237 games by Otto Blumel, from Apr 2003 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 Otto Blumel has played.
What does Otto Blumel play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Otto Blumel opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otto Blumel answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Otto Blumel play as White?
As White, Otto Blumel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otto Blumel play as Black?
As Black, Otto Blumel most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Otto Blumel's FIDE rating?
Otto Blumel is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Otto Blumel played?
Our database contains 237 games by Otto Blumel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 89 draws, 68 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otto Blumel?
237 games by Otto Blumel 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.