Prepare against Vit Kotal
Czechia · World #38,862 classical · FIDE ID 391549
Our database contains 44 games by Vit Kotal, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vit Kotal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vit 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 | 1,940 | 1,974 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,949 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,802 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 31.8% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vit Kotal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vit Kotal's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kotal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Kotal usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kotal usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kotal usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Vit Kotal's chess games
All 44 games by Vit Kotal in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Petr Skacelik | 2,158 | 34th Czech Open E | B31 |
| Jul 2020 | Dalibor Vojta | 1,839 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | A01 |
| Jul 2018 | Vladimir Leseticky | 1,730 | 24th Klatovy Open B | B21 |
| Jul 2021 | Roman Popov | 1,662 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B12 |
| Jul 2016 | Pavel Vasko | 1,619 | 22nd Klatovy Open B | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,736 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,474 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,847 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open B | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,583 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,584 |
| 34th Czech Open E | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2,558 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vit Kotal's chess games?
44 games by Vit Kotal, from Aug 2015 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 Vit Kotal has played.
What does Vit Kotal play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Vit Kotal opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vit Kotal answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vit Kotal play as White?
As White, Vit Kotal's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vit Kotal play as Black?
As Black, Vit Kotal most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Vit Kotal's FIDE rating?
Vit Kotal is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Vit Kotal played?
Our database contains 44 games by Vit Kotal, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vit Kotal?
44 games by Vit 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.