Prepare against Jan Jirousek
Czechia · World #19,143 classical · FIDE ID 378771
Our database contains 229 games by Jan Jirousek, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Jirousek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Jirousek 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 | 2,064 | 2,141 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,041 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,041 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 50 | 82 | 97 | 21.8% |
| As White | 114 | 26 | 43 | 45 | 22.8% |
| As Black | 115 | 24 | 39 | 52 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Jirousek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Jirousek's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 99 | 86.8% | 41.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 5.3% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 41.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Jirousek usually continues Nf3 (33.9% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Jirousek usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Jirousek usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Jirousek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Jirousek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Jirousek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 52 | 86.7% | 36.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 75.7% | 48.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Jan Jirousek's chess games
All 229 games by Jan Jirousek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 50 wins, 82 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Nicolai Kistrup | 2,310 | 33rd Pardubice Czech Open A | E06 |
| Dec 2022 | Vaclav Ksana | 2,203 | chT1W-CZE 2223 | D09 |
| Jan 2022 | Josef Purnoch | 2,145 | chT1W-CZE 2122 | A43 |
| Oct 2022 | Stepan Seidl | 2,145 | chT2D-CZE 2223 | D33 |
| Mar 2020 | Filip Rokos | 2,127 | ch-CZE U16 | D59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1,984 |
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,183 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,481 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,991 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,073 |
| 20th Litomysl Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,079 |
| chT1E-CZE 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Jirousek's chess games?
229 games by Jan Jirousek, from Oct 2014 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 Jan Jirousek has played.
What does Jan Jirousek play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Jan Jirousek opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Jirousek answers 1...c6 (87% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jan Jirousek play as White?
As White, Jan Jirousek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Jirousek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Jirousek most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Jan Jirousek's FIDE rating?
Jan Jirousek is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Jan Jirousek played?
Our database contains 229 games by Jan Jirousek, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 82 draws, 97 losses (21.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Jirousek?
229 games by Jan Jirousek 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.