Prepare against Vaclav Kotal
Czechia · World #13,811 classical · FIDE ID 388491
When preparing against Vaclav Kotal, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 157 games by Vaclav Kotal, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Kotal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Kotal 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 | 2,118 | 2,220 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,150 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,053 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 57 | 39 | 61 | 36.3% |
| As White | 75 | 35 | 16 | 24 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 82 | 22 | 23 | 37 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Kotal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Kotal's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 50.7% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 36 | 48.0% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Kotal usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kotal usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Kotal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Kotal usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kotal usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Kotal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 84.6% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Vaclav Kotal's chess games
All 157 games by Vaclav Kotal in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 57 wins, 39 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Frantisek Stross | 2,312 | 27th Klatovy Open | E08 |
| Oct 2017 | Jan Miesbauer | 2,298 | chT-CZE U18 Extraliga West 1718 | E63 |
| Jul 2018 | Josef Jurek | 2,277 | 24th Klatovy Open A | E20 |
| Mar 2025 | Petr Walek | 2,276 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | B89 |
| Oct 2017 | Kilian Slovak | 2,266 | chT-CZE U18 Extraliga West 1718 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 13 | 7 | 2,179 |
| chT2A-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,324 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 3 | 2,035 |
| chT2A-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,066 |
| chT2C-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,150 |
| Prague Menchik Mem Rapid | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,989 |
| 24th Klatovy Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclav Kotal's chess games?
157 games by Vaclav Kotal, from Sep 2014 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 Vaclav Kotal has played.
What does Vaclav Kotal play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Vaclav Kotal opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Kotal answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Vaclav Kotal play as White?
As White, Vaclav Kotal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclav Kotal play as Black?
As Black, Vaclav Kotal most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Vaclav Kotal's FIDE rating?
Vaclav Kotal is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Vaclav Kotal played?
Our database contains 157 games by Vaclav Kotal, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 39 draws, 61 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclav Kotal?
157 games by Vaclav Kotal 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.