Prepare against Jakub Zahorcek
Slovakia · World #68,119 classical · FIDE ID 14938308
When preparing against Jakub Zahorcek, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (46%).
Our database contains 116 games by Jakub Zahorcek, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Zahorcek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Zahorcek 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 | 1,828 | 1,837 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,772 | 1,772 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,722 | 1,722 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 39 | 40 | 37 | 33.6% |
| As White | 59 | 25 | 22 | 12 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 57 | 14 | 18 | 25 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Zahorcek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Zahorcek's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 52.5% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 25 | 42.4% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 59.7% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Zahorcek usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Zahorcek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zahorcek usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 64.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Zahorcek usually continues Bf4 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Zahorcek usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Zahorcek usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 51.4% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 27.0% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 16.2% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Jakub Zahorcek's chess games
All 116 games by Jakub Zahorcek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 39 wins, 40 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Peter Alexy | 1,933 | chT3B2-SVK 1819 | A48 |
| Oct 2017 | Jozef Sofer | 1,888 | chT3B2-SVK 1718 | C10 |
| Feb 2016 | Michal Zernovic | 1,858 | chT3B2-SVK 1516 | B02 |
| Nov 2023 | Juraj Mysiak | 1,845 | chT3B2-SVK 2324 | D02 |
| Jun 2016 | Karin Nemcova | 1,830 | Liptovsky Mikulas V4 U15 Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liptovsky Mikulas V4 U15 Open | 2017 | 18 | 10 | 1,481 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2018 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,602 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,661 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,462 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,693 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,504 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,679 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,735 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Zahorcek's chess games?
116 games by Jakub Zahorcek, from May 2015 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 Zahorcek has played.
What does Jakub Zahorcek play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Jakub Zahorcek opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Zahorcek answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (46% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jakub Zahorcek play as White?
As White, Jakub Zahorcek's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Zahorcek play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Zahorcek most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Jakub Zahorcek's FIDE rating?
Jakub Zahorcek is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,772 in rapid and 1,722 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jakub Zahorcek played?
Our database contains 116 games by Jakub Zahorcek, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 40 draws, 37 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Zahorcek?
116 games by Jakub Zahorcek 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.