Prepare against Jaroslav Cesal
FM · Czechia · World #19,206 classical · FIDE ID 300900
When preparing against Jaroslav Cesal, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 392 games by Jaroslav Cesal, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Cesal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Cesal 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 | 2,307 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,301 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,177 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 392 | 143 | 105 | 144 | 36.5% |
| As White | 204 | 85 | 54 | 65 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 188 | 58 | 51 | 79 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Cesal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Cesal's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 166 | 81.4% | 53.9% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 10.8% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 7.4% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Cesal usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Cesal usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Cesal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Cesal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Cesal usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Cesal usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 88 | 86.3% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 8.8% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.9% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 95.0% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
Jaroslav Cesal's chess games
All 392 games by Jaroslav Cesal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 143 wins, 105 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 45 | 19/12/14 | 42.2% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 24 | 15/4/5 | 62.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A14 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 85 | 30/21/34 | 35.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 24 | 5/6/13 | 20.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Karel Malinovsky | 2,368 | chT-CZE 0708 | D61 |
| Mar 2009 | Marian Sabol | 2,354 | chT1W-CZE 0809 | A46 |
| Oct 2016 | Milan Orsag | 2,340 | chT1W-CZE 1617 | D30 |
| Mar 1998 | Kvetoslav Znamenacek | 2,325 | chT-CZE 9798 | E65 |
| Feb 2009 | Jiri Sochor | 2,325 | chT1W-CZE 0809 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CSR 41 Semifinal B | 1971 | 13 | 5 | – |
| chTJ-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 12 | 7 | 2,277 |
| ch-CSR Open01 | 1970 | 12 | 7 | – |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,315 |
| chT1W-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,421 |
| chT1W-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| chT-CZE 1W 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,224 |
| chT2A-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Cesal's chess games?
392 games by Jaroslav Cesal, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Cesal has played.
What does Jaroslav Cesal play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Cesal opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Cesal answers 1...g6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Cesal play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Cesal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Torre Attack (24 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (24 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Cesal play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Cesal most often plays: Modern Defense (85 games, 35.3% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Jaroslav Cesal's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Cesal is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Jaroslav Cesal played?
Our database contains 392 games by Jaroslav Cesal, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 105 draws, 144 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Cesal?
392 games by Jaroslav Cesal 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.