Prepare against Jaroslav Buran
Czechia · World #33,654 classical · FIDE ID 309966
Our database contains 363 games by Jaroslav Buran, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Buran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Buran 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 | 1,965 | 2,264 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,218 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,064 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 113 | 180 | 70 | 31.1% |
| As White | 203 | 67 | 101 | 35 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 160 | 46 | 79 | 35 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Buran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Buran's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 170 | 83.7% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 13.3% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Buran usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Buran usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Buran usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Buran usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Buran usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Buran usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 42.5% | 60.8% |
| c6 | 26 | 29.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 19 | 21.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 60.0% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 20.0% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 8 | 17.8% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Jaroslav Buran's chess games
All 363 games by Jaroslav Buran in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 113 wins, 180 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 44 | 13/22/9 | 29.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 4/11/2 | 23.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 37 | 13/19/5 | 35.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Vladimir Talla | 2,427 | Stare Mesto Open | A45 |
| Nov 2004 | Vladimir Karlik | 2,332 | chT2e-CZE 0405 | E95 |
| Jan 1997 | Frantisek Blatny | 2,320 | chT-Morava 9697 | E38 |
| Feb 2005 | Tomas Reznicek | 2,291 | chT2e-CZE 0405 | B07 |
| Dec 2017 | Josef Kratochvil | 2,285 | chT2E-CZE 1718 | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2019 | 56 | 33.5 | 2,184 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2017 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,167 |
| chT2e-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,226 |
| chT-Morava 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 3 | 2,026 |
| chT2E-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
| chT2E-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 2,280 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,293 |
| chT1c-CZE 9495 | 1995 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,455 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Buran's chess games?
363 games by Jaroslav Buran, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Jaroslav Buran has played.
What does Jaroslav Buran play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Buran opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Buran answers 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Buran play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Buran's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (44 games, 29.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Buran play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Buran most often plays: Alekhine Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Jaroslav Buran's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Buran is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Jaroslav Buran played?
Our database contains 363 games by Jaroslav Buran, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 180 draws, 70 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Buran?
363 games by Jaroslav Buran 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.