Prepare against Jachym Smolik
FM · Czechia · World #1,716 classical · FIDE ID 23701641
When preparing against Jachym Smolik, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 425 games by Jachym Smolik, covering Mar 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jachym Smolik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jachym Smolik 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 | 2,399 | 2,407 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,131 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,251 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 425 | 182 | 104 | 139 | 42.8% |
| As White | 218 | 102 | 55 | 61 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 207 | 80 | 49 | 78 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jachym Smolik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jachym Smolik's side.
First moves as White (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 65.1% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 12.4% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 25 | 11.5% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 24 | 11.0% | 72.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Smolik usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Smolik usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Smolik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 57.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Smolik usually continues e3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Smolik usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Smolik usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 66 | 65.3% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 26 | 25.7% | 40.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 82.1% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 12 | 17.9% | 33.3% |
Jachym Smolik's chess games
All 425 games by Jachym Smolik in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - Sep 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: 182 wins, 104 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 15/10/12 | 40.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,551 | 37th Czech Open A 2026 | A28 |
| Nov 2024 | Felix Blohberger | 2,536 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2024-25 | A07 |
| Aug 2024 | Jan Klimkowski | 2,508 | ch-EU U18 | D31 |
| Mar 2025 | Filip Haring | 2,483 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2024-25 | B10 |
| Oct 2023 | Jan Votava | 2,473 | chT-CZE 2324 | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2022 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,179 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,441 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,065 |
| Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | 2026 | 12 | 10.5 | 2,395 |
| chT-CZE 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,409 |
| TCh-CZE Extraliga 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,277 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,359 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,302 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jachym Smolik's chess games?
425 games by Jachym Smolik, from Mar 2017 to Sep 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 Jachym Smolik has played.
What does Jachym Smolik play on the first move as White?
Across 218 games with White in our database, Jachym Smolik opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jachym Smolik answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Jachym Smolik play as White?
As White, Jachym Smolik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 40.5% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 218 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jachym Smolik play as Black?
As Black, Jachym Smolik most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Jachym Smolik's FIDE rating?
Jachym Smolik is currently rated 2,399 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Jachym Smolik played?
Our database contains 425 games by Jachym Smolik, covering Mar 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 104 draws, 139 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jachym Smolik?
425 games by Jachym Smolik 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.