Prepare against Jaroslav Cempel
FM · Czechia · World #33,828 classical · FIDE ID 300730
Our database contains 455 games by Jaroslav Cempel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Cempel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Cempel 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 | 1,964 | 2,313 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,249 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 2,216 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 455 | 174 | 138 | 142 | 38.2% |
| As White | 240 | 89 | 74 | 76 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 215 | 85 | 64 | 66 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Cempel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Cempel's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 52.5% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 87 | 36.3% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 5.4% | 42.3% |
| f4 | 10 | 4.2% | 45.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Cempel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Cempel usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Cempel usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Cempel usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Cempel usually continues Bg5 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Cempel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 47.8% | 64.8% |
| e5 | 53 | 46.9% | 54.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 28 | 52.8% | 48.2% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 35.8% | 34.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.4% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Jaroslav Cempel's chess games
All 455 games by Jaroslav Cempel 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: 174 wins, 138 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 29 | 9/8/12 | 31.0% |
| D00 | London System | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 51 | 26/12/13 | 51.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 49 | 13/24/12 | 26.5% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Vlastimil Nedela | 2,435 | chT1c-CZE 9495 | B08 |
| Jan 1998 | Robert Cvek | 2,405 | Ostrava Open | A47 |
| Apr 2016 | Rafal Tymrakiewicz | 2,360 | chT2F-CZE 1516 | A80 |
| Jan 1996 | Jaroslav Olsar | 2,340 | chT2c-CZE 9596 | C44 |
| Jan 1997 | Neklan Vyskocil | 2,330 | chT-Morava 9798 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 31 | 17.5 | 2,239 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2023 | 17 | 9 | 2,133 |
| Karvina Open | 2016 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,992 |
| chT-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 2 | 2,124 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,153 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 3 | 2,075 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,137 |
| chT2F-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Cempel's chess games?
455 games by Jaroslav Cempel, 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 Cempel has played.
What does Jaroslav Cempel play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Cempel opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Cempel answers 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Cempel play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Cempel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 31.0% win rate); London System (17 games, 17.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Cempel play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Cempel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (51 games, 51.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (49 games, 26.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 215 games.
What is Jaroslav Cempel's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Cempel is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Jaroslav Cempel played?
Our database contains 455 games by Jaroslav Cempel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 174 wins, 138 draws, 142 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Cempel?
455 games by Jaroslav Cempel 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.