Prepare against Jachym Smolik
FM · Czechia · World #2,000 classical · FIDE ID 23701641
Our database contains 404 games by Jachym Smolik, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 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 | 2,384 | 2,407 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,131 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,251 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 404 | 166 | 101 | 137 | 41.1% |
| As White | 207 | 93 | 53 | 61 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 197 | 73 | 48 | 76 | 37.1% |
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 (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 141 | 68.1% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 25 | 12.1% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 21 | 10.1% | 69.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 9.7% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Smolik usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Smolik usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Smolik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Smolik usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Smolik usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Smolik usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 62 | 64.6% | 58.9% |
| c5 | 26 | 27.1% | 40.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.1% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 81.3% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Jachym Smolik's chess games
All 404 games by Jachym Smolik in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 166 wins, 101 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 15/10/12 | 40.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Moroni,L | 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 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,245 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,359 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,302 |
| chT-CZE 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,409 |
| TCh-CZE Extraliga 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jachym Smolik's chess games?
404 games by Jachym Smolik, from Mar 2017 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 Jachym Smolik has played.
What does Jachym Smolik play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Jachym Smolik opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jachym Smolik answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% 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); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 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); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Jachym Smolik's FIDE rating?
Jachym Smolik is currently rated 2,384 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 404 games by Jachym Smolik, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 101 draws, 137 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jachym Smolik?
404 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.