Prepare against Emil Jenicek
Czechia · World #27,456 classical · FIDE ID 321389
Our database contains 163 games by Emil Jenicek, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emil Jenicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Jenicek 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 | 2,001 | 2,146 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 54 | 50 | 58 | 33.1% |
| As White | 87 | 34 | 30 | 22 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 76 | 20 | 20 | 36 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Jenicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Jenicek's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 67 | 77.0% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 12.6% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.0% | 78.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 77% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Jenicek usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Jenicek usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Jenicek usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Jenicek usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Jenicek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Jenicek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 61.9% | 40.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 52.6% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
Emil Jenicek's chess games
All 163 games by Emil Jenicek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 54 wins, 50 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Pavel Kopta | 2,271 | chT2B-CZE 0910 | A30 |
| Oct 2012 | Petr Ralis | 2,223 | chT2A-CZE 1213 | E94 |
| Feb 2006 | Jan Lamser | 2,215 | chT2b-CZE 0506 | D06 |
| Jan 2004 | Stefan Koth | 2,190 | 10th Plzen Open A | D27 |
| Nov 2009 | Roman Bores | 2,185 | chT2B-CZE 0910 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2001 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,928 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,186 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,015 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,219 |
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| chT2A-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,086 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,942 |
| chT2B-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Jenicek's chess games?
163 games by Emil Jenicek, from Oct 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 Emil Jenicek has played.
What does Emil Jenicek play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Emil Jenicek opens with 1.Nf3 (77% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Jenicek answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Emil Jenicek play as White?
As White, Emil Jenicek's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Jenicek play as Black?
As Black, Emil Jenicek most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Emil Jenicek's FIDE rating?
Emil Jenicek is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Emil Jenicek played?
Our database contains 163 games by Emil Jenicek, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 50 draws, 58 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Jenicek?
163 games by Emil Jenicek 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.