Prepare against Richard Hobza
Czechia · World #44,922 classical · FIDE ID 23709235
Our database contains 49 games by Richard Hobza, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Hobza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Hobza 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 | 1,914 | 1,943 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,637 | 1,637 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 20 | 12 | 34.7% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Hobza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Hobza's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 44.0% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 36.0% | 27.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 54.5% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Hobza usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Hobza usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 27.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Hobza usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hobza usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Hobza usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Richard Hobza's chess games
All 49 games by Richard Hobza in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - Aug 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: 17 wins, 20 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Petr Partys | 2,017 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | A13 |
| Nov 2022 | Petr Blaha | 1,953 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | D46 |
| Aug 2023 | Matyas Trojan | 1,896 | Jesenik Open B | D26 |
| Jun 2026 | Marek Kozdon | 1,883 | Mistrovství České republiky školních týmů v šachu 2026, střední školy | D10 |
| Aug 2023 | Michal Broda | 1,823 | Jesenik Open B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,853 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,656 |
| Mistrovství České republiky školních týmů v šachu 2026, střední školy | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,946 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,333 |
| Jesenik Open B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,834 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,864 |
| Bezmerov Bastinec Memorial-B | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 947 |
Interactive opening tree from all 49 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Hobza's chess games?
49 games by Richard Hobza, from Aug 2018 to Aug 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 Richard Hobza has played.
What does Richard Hobza play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Richard Hobza opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Hobza answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Hobza play as White?
As White, Richard Hobza's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Hobza play as Black?
As Black, Richard Hobza most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Richard Hobza's FIDE rating?
Richard Hobza is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,637 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Richard Hobza played?
Our database contains 49 games by Richard Hobza, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 20 draws, 12 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Hobza?
49 games by Richard Hobza 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.