Prepare against Jakub Safarik
Czechia · World #5,858 classical · FIDE ID 323691
When preparing against Jakub Safarik, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 289 games by Jakub Safarik, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Safarik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Safarik 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 | 2,251 | 2,251 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,177 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,214 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 106 | 80 | 102 | 36.7% |
| As White | 146 | 57 | 35 | 53 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 143 | 49 | 45 | 49 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Safarik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Safarik's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 51.4% | 44.7% |
| e4 | 44 | 30.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 12.3% | 63.9% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 44.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Safarik usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Safarik usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Safarik usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Safarik usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Safarik usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Safarik usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 58.9% | 47.7% |
| e6 | 13 | 17.8% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 12.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 77.5% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.5% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Jakub Safarik's chess games
All 289 games by Jakub Safarik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 106 wins, 80 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Krasimir Rusev | 2,478 | 1st Sofia Spring | A46 |
| Mar 2023 | Piotr Sabuk | 2,426 | chT2D-CZE 2223 | E07 |
| Nov 2025 | Sumiya Chinguun | 2,407 | 6th elllobregat Open | E12 |
| Jul 2026 | Filip Cukrowski | 2,403 | 37th Czech Open A 2026 | D10 |
| Sep 2026 | Petr Virostko | 2,312 | Czech Team Chess Championship | Rapid | E46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2009 | 17 | 7 | 1,890 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2008 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,676 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,156 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| chT2D-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 8 | 2,176 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,260 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,192 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 2 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Safarik's chess games?
289 games by Jakub Safarik, from Jul 2008 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 Safarik has played.
What does Jakub Safarik play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Jakub Safarik opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Safarik answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jakub Safarik play as White?
As White, Jakub Safarik's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Safarik play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Safarik most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Jakub Safarik's FIDE rating?
Jakub Safarik is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jakub Safarik played?
Our database contains 289 games by Jakub Safarik, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 80 draws, 102 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Safarik?
289 games by Jakub Safarik 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.