Prepare against Jiri Groh
Czechia · World #39,479 classical · FIDE ID 304557
Our database contains 293 games by Jiri Groh, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Groh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Groh 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 | 1,937 | 2,186 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 2,113 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 2,109 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 122 | 61 | 110 | 41.6% |
| As White | 150 | 67 | 37 | 46 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 143 | 55 | 24 | 64 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Groh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Groh's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 81 | 54.0% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 46.0% | 57.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 54% of White games, 56.8% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Groh usually continues g3 (69.2% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Groh usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Groh usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 57.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Groh usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Groh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Groh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 100.0% | 32.5% |
Jiri Groh's chess games
All 293 games by Jiri Groh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 122 wins, 61 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 46 | 19/11/16 | 41.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 33 | 16/6/11 | 48.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 12 | 0/4/8 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Petr Velicka | 2,408 | Ceske Budejovice Open | D21 |
| Sep 2005 | Pavel Stehno | 2,373 | Prague ProMoPro Open | A24 |
| Jun 2018 | Martin Pribyl | 2,306 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | A30 |
| Jan 2007 | Milan Hosek | 2,248 | chT1W-CZE 0607 | B35 |
| Jul 2021 | Michal Novotny | 2,243 | Ceske Budejovice Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 27 | 15 | 2,060 |
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 2,011 |
| Ricany Open | 2012 | 17 | 10 | 2,147 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2026 | 17 | 5 | 1,880 |
| Tabor Open | 2011 | 15 | 9 | 2,123 |
| 4th Teplice Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,114 |
| Nachod Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Groh's chess games?
293 games by Jiri Groh, from Apr 2003 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 Jiri Groh has played.
What does Jiri Groh play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Jiri Groh opens with 1.c4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Groh answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jiri Groh play as White?
As White, Jiri Groh's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (46 games, 41.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Groh play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Groh most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Jiri Groh's FIDE rating?
Jiri Groh is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Jiri Groh played?
Our database contains 293 games by Jiri Groh, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 61 draws, 110 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Groh?
293 games by Jiri Groh 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.