Prepare against Jaroslav Bures
IM · Slovakia · World #2,059 classical · FIDE ID 322890
Our database contains 1,165 games by Jaroslav Bures, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Bures's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Bures 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 | 2,380 | 2,438 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,305 | 2,452 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,249 | 2,385 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,165 | 488 | 441 | 236 | 41.9% |
| As White | 600 | 287 | 205 | 108 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 565 | 201 | 236 | 128 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Bures's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Bures's side.
First moves as White (600 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 388 | 64.7% | 65.1% |
| d4 | 181 | 30.2% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 3.3% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 1.7% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 65.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bures usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Bures usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bures usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Bures usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bures usually continues c4 (73.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Bures usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 164 | 62.8% | 53.7% |
| c5 | 63 | 24.1% | 73.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 5.7% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 3.1% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.1% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 119 | 69.6% | 63.4% |
| d5 | 46 | 26.9% | 39.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Jaroslav Bures's chess games
All 1,165 games by Jaroslav Bures in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 488 wins, 441 draws, 236 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 67 | 30/22/15 | 44.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 15/10/10 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 13/12/2 | 48.1% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 11/11/4 | 42.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 12/2/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 47 | 14/19/14 | 29.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 47 | 4/27/16 | 8.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 45 | 22/14/9 | 48.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 34 | 8/18/8 | 23.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 33 | 14/13/6 | 42.4% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 22 | 14/7/1 | 63.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 18 | 11/5/2 | 61.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,552 | chT1E-CZE 1213 | B18 |
| Feb 2014 | Jan Krejci | 2,527 | chT1E-CZE 1314 | E52 |
| Aug 2012 | Mikhail Simantsev | 2,526 | Olomouc Valoz Cup | C78 |
| Nov 2012 | Vitezslav Rasik | 2,516 | chT-CZE 1213 | B09 |
| Nov 2013 | Dorian Rogozenco | 2,516 | chT-CZE 1314 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U20 | 2013 | 44 | 27.5 | 2,349 |
| Liberec Desko Open | 2024 | 36 | 28.5 | 2,333 |
| ch-CZE | 2018 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,342 |
| La Palma Island Open | 2025 | 20 | 14 | 2,344 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2007 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,112 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2009 | 18 | 14 | 2,256 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,281 |
| Olomouc IM-B | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,381 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jan Krejci (16 games) · Cyril Ponizil (11 games) · Lukas Vlasak (11 games) · Vojtech Zwardon (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Bures's chess games?
1,165 games by Jaroslav Bures, from Jul 2004 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 Jaroslav Bures has played.
What does Jaroslav Bures play on the first move as White?
Across 600 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Bures opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Bures answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Bures play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Bures's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (67 games, 44.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 600 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Bures play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Bures most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (47 games, 29.8% win rate); Slav Defense (47 games, 8.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (45 games, 48.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 565 games.
What is Jaroslav Bures's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Bures is currently rated 2,380 in classical chess, 2,305 in rapid and 2,249 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,438 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Jaroslav Bures played?
Our database contains 1,165 games by Jaroslav Bures, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 488 wins, 441 draws, 236 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Bures?
1,165 games by Jaroslav Bures 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.