Prepare against Jakub Krejca
Czechia · World #12,987 classical · FIDE ID 365777
When preparing against Jakub Krejca, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 0.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Jakub Krejca, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Krejca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Krejca 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 | 2,129 | 2,184 | Jun 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,117 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,104 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 86 | 91 | 89 | 32.3% |
| As White | 126 | 58 | 30 | 38 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 140 | 28 | 61 | 51 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Krejca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Krejca's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 97.6% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Krejca usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Krejca usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Krejca usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Krejca usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 67 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 52.4% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 20 | 47.6% | 32.5% |
Jakub Krejca's chess games
All 266 games by Jakub Krejca in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 86 wins, 91 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 4/8/12 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 0/6/9 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Marian Sabol | 2,353 | chT1E-CZE 1718 | A14 |
| Jan 2017 | Milan Walek | 2,325 | chT1E-CZE 1617 | C18 |
| Nov 2016 | Jan Machan | 2,298 | ch-CZE U18/U20 sf | D94 |
| Nov 2017 | Lukas Kuchynka | 2,297 | chT2E-CZE 1718 | B13 |
| Oct 2019 | Josef Kratochvil | 2,294 | chT2E-CZE 1920 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 19 | 9 | 2,110 |
| chT2E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| chT1E-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,223 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,207 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 8 | 2,240 |
| chT2F-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,012 |
| chT1E-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,253 |
| chT1E-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Krejca's chess games?
266 games by Jakub Krejca, from Nov 2011 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 Jakub Krejca has played.
What does Jakub Krejca play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Jakub Krejca opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Krejca answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (48% of games).
What openings does Jakub Krejca play as White?
As White, Jakub Krejca's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Krejca play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Krejca most often plays: Indian Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Jakub Krejca's FIDE rating?
Jakub Krejca is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Jun 2020).
How many games has Jakub Krejca played?
Our database contains 266 games by Jakub Krejca, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 91 draws, 89 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Krejca?
266 games by Jakub Krejca 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.