Prepare against Jakub Rakovsky
Slovakia · World #17,819 classical · FIDE ID 14955210
When preparing against Jakub Rakovsky, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 285 games by Jakub Rakovsky, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Rakovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Rakovsky 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 | 2,077 | 2,156 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,934 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,947 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 121 | 68 | 96 | 42.5% |
| As White | 149 | 71 | 38 | 40 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 136 | 50 | 30 | 56 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Rakovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Rakovsky's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 90.6% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 6.7% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Rakovsky usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Rakovsky usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Rakovsky usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rakovsky usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Rakovsky usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Rakovsky usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 59.2% | 45.6% |
| c5 | 26 | 34.2% | 59.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 38.2% | 23.1% |
| f5 | 12 | 35.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 26.5% | 50.0% |
Jakub Rakovsky's chess games
All 285 games by Jakub Rakovsky in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - Jul 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: 121 wins, 68 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 27 | 7/7/13 | 25.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 14/3/1 | 77.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,245 | Skalica Open A | D02 |
| Aug 2023 | Tadeas Hladky | 2,195 | Skalica Open A | C54 |
| Dec 2023 | Geza Berek | 2,179 | chT-SVK 1W 2324 | B06 |
| May 2022 | Simon Salgovic | 2,091 | ch-SVK U16 | A01 |
| Aug 2023 | Anastasia Kirtadze | 2,075 | World ol U16 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2023 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,916 |
| Skalica Open A | 2023 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,118 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 1,789 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 1,598 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2017 | 17 | 8 | 1,220 |
| Skalica Open | 2024 | 16 | 2.5 | 1,828 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas V4 U11 Open | 2017 | 15 | 6 | 1,156 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Rakovsky's chess games?
285 games by Jakub Rakovsky, from May 2016 to Jul 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 Rakovsky has played.
What does Jakub Rakovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Jakub Rakovsky opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Rakovsky answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Jakub Rakovsky play as White?
As White, Jakub Rakovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Italian Game (18 games, 77.8% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Rakovsky play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Rakovsky most often plays: Dutch Defense (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Jakub Rakovsky's FIDE rating?
Jakub Rakovsky is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Jakub Rakovsky played?
Our database contains 285 games by Jakub Rakovsky, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 68 draws, 96 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Rakovsky?
285 games by Jakub Rakovsky 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.