Prepare against Jakub Valdman
Czechia · World #61,154 classical · FIDE ID 23718196
When preparing against Jakub Valdman, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Jakub Valdman, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Valdman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Valdman 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 | 1,852 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,678 | 1,678 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Valdman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Valdman's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Valdman usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Valdman usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Valdman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Jakub Valdman's chess games
All 36 games by Jakub Valdman in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B68 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | David Ulrich | 1,905 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | C50 |
| Oct 2021 | Sebastian Steinbauer | 1,712 | ch-CZE U16 | C42 |
| Mar 2024 | Ladislav Vojtech | 1,639 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | B68 |
| Mar 2024 | Filip Vondra | 1,596 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | B19 |
| Mar 2024 | Michal Blahos | 1,518 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,490 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,928 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open B | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,151 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,530 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Valdman's chess games?
36 games by Jakub Valdman, from Aug 2017 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 Valdman has played.
What does Jakub Valdman play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jakub Valdman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Valdman answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jakub Valdman play as White?
As White, Jakub Valdman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Valdman play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Valdman most often plays: Ruy Lopez (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jakub Valdman's FIDE rating?
Jakub Valdman is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,678 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jakub Valdman played?
Our database contains 36 games by Jakub Valdman, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Valdman?
36 games by Jakub Valdman 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.