Prepare against Tomas Kotrba
Czechia · World #48,434 classical · FIDE ID 302210
Our database contains 136 games by Tomas Kotrba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Kotrba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Kotrba 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 | 1,899 | 2,182 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 2,125 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 41 | 49 | 46 | 30.1% |
| As White | 68 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 68 | 16 | 28 | 24 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Kotrba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Kotrba's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kotrba usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kotrba usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kotrba usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 81.1% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 18.9% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
Tomas Kotrba's chess games
All 136 games by Tomas Kotrba 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: 41 wins, 49 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Jaroslav Cesal | 2,297 | chT2A-CZE 0910 | D02 |
| Jan 1997 | Miroslav Havranek | 2,265 | chT1a-CZE 9697 | C60 |
| Jan 1989 | Vladimir Hadraba | 2,255 | Karvina Open | E92 |
| Jan 1998 | Petr Ptacnik | 2,200 | chT2V-CZE 9899 | D30 |
| Nov 2011 | Milos Svoboda | 2,198 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 1989 | 13 | 5 | 2,158 |
| chT2A-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,139 |
| chTV-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| chT2V-CZE 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 7 | 2,260 |
| chT1a-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 5 | 2,192 |
| chTV-CZE 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Kotrba's chess games?
136 games by Tomas Kotrba, 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 Tomas Kotrba has played.
What does Tomas Kotrba play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Tomas Kotrba opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Kotrba answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Tomas Kotrba play as White?
As White, Tomas Kotrba's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Kotrba play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Kotrba most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Tomas Kotrba's FIDE rating?
Tomas Kotrba is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Tomas Kotrba played?
Our database contains 136 games by Tomas Kotrba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 49 draws, 46 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Kotrba?
136 games by Tomas Kotrba 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.