Prepare against Rostislav Taborsky
FM · Czechia · World #13,977 classical · FIDE ID 307491
Our database contains 502 games by Rostislav Taborsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rostislav Taborsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rostislav Taborsky 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 | 2,116 | 2,318 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 2,180 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 2,117 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 502 | 218 | 112 | 171 | 43.4% |
| As White | 246 | 123 | 47 | 75 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 256 | 95 | 65 | 96 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rostislav Taborsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rostislav Taborsky's side.
First moves as White (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 116 | 47.2% | 61.2% |
| e4 | 87 | 35.4% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 37 | 15.0% | 68.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.4% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Taborsky usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Taborsky usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Taborsky usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Taborsky usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Taborsky usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Taborsky usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 81.6% | 48.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 9.6% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 56.4% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 24 | 30.8% | 47.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.4% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Rostislav Taborsky's chess games
All 502 games by Rostislav Taborsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 218 wins, 112 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 19 | 16/0/3 | 84.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 43 | 20/11/12 | 46.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Oleg Korneev | 2,573 | 46th Imperia Open A | B13 |
| Jun 2015 | Felipe de Cresce El Debs | 2,515 | 3rd Arlington DC Open | D16 |
| Jul 2014 | Reynaldo Vera Gonzalez-Quevedo | 2,468 | 51st Canadian Open | D02 |
| Jul 2014 | Orlen Ruiz Sanchez | 2,465 | 51st Canadian Open | A35 |
| Jul 2014 | Samuel Sevian | 2,464 | 51st Canadian Open | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2012 | 49 | 27.5 | 2,228 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2013 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,227 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1995 | 25 | 13 | 2,260 |
| Klatovy Open | 1996 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,267 |
| chTV-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| chT2-CZE 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| chT-CZE 2A 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 6 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rostislav Taborsky's chess games?
502 games by Rostislav Taborsky, from Apr 2003 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 Rostislav Taborsky has played.
What does Rostislav Taborsky play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, Rostislav Taborsky opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rostislav Taborsky answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Rostislav Taborsky play as White?
As White, Rostislav Taborsky's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (19 games, 84.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 246 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rostislav Taborsky play as Black?
As Black, Rostislav Taborsky most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 256 games.
What is Rostislav Taborsky's FIDE rating?
Rostislav Taborsky is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Rostislav Taborsky played?
Our database contains 502 games by Rostislav Taborsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 218 wins, 112 draws, 171 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rostislav Taborsky?
502 games by Rostislav Taborsky 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.