Prepare against Tomas Pokorny
Czechia · World #6,380 classical · FIDE ID 306622
When preparing against Tomas Pokorny, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 119 games by Tomas Pokorny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Pokorny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Pokorny 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 | 2,237 | 2,271 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,218 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,298 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 43 | 53 | 23 | 36.1% |
| As White | 62 | 24 | 27 | 11 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 19 | 26 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Pokorny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Pokorny's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 93.5% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 91.7% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 95.7% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Tomas Pokorny's chess games
All 119 games by Tomas Pokorny 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: 43 wins, 53 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Milan Babula | 2,321 | chT1-CZE East 0506 | A67 |
| Feb 2011 | Josef Augustin | 2,297 | chT2D-CZE 1011 | E38 |
| Dec 2005 | Vladimir Karlik | 2,288 | chT1-CZE East 0506 | E76 |
| Feb 2005 | Michal Styblo | 2,233 | chT2e-CZE 0405 | D35 |
| Feb 2022 | Zdenek Pokorny | 2,209 | chT2D-CZE 2122 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,164 |
| chT1-CZE East 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
| chT2e-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,280 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,282 |
| chT2D-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,248 |
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 8 | 2,309 |
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Pokorny's chess games?
119 games by Tomas Pokorny, 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 Pokorny has played.
What does Tomas Pokorny play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Tomas Pokorny opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Pokorny answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Tomas Pokorny play as White?
As White, Tomas Pokorny's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Pokorny play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Pokorny most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Tomas Pokorny's FIDE rating?
Tomas Pokorny is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Tomas Pokorny played?
Our database contains 119 games by Tomas Pokorny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 53 draws, 23 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Pokorny?
119 games by Tomas Pokorny 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.