Prepare against Vaclav Kotyk

Czechia · World #16,530 classical · FIDE ID 384232

When preparing against Vaclav Kotyk, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 151 games by Vaclav Kotyk, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclav Kotyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclav Kotyk 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclav Kotyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclav Kotyk's side.

First moves as White (74 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 49.0% score
  • …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
  • …d5 (39% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
  • …e6 (6% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …c5 (30% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
  • …e5 (25% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
  • …e6 (20% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues d3 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)

Vaclav Kotyk's chess games

All 151 games by Vaclav Kotyk in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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, 58 draws, 52 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Vaclav Kotyk's chess games?

151 games by Vaclav Kotyk, from Aug 2013 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 Vaclav Kotyk has played.

What does Vaclav Kotyk play on the first move as White?

Across 74 games with White in our database, Vaclav Kotyk opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclav Kotyk answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Vaclav Kotyk play as White?

As White, Vaclav Kotyk's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Vaclav Kotyk play as Black?

As Black, Vaclav Kotyk most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.

What is Vaclav Kotyk's FIDE rating?

Vaclav Kotyk is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Nov 2015).

How many games has Vaclav Kotyk played?

Our database contains 151 games by Vaclav Kotyk, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 58 draws, 52 losses (27.2% win rate).

How do I prepare against Vaclav Kotyk?

151 games by Vaclav Kotyk 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.

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