Prepare against Jaroslav Kocmal
Slovakia · World #43,728 classical · FIDE ID 14913399
Our database contains 87 games by Jaroslav Kocmal, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Kocmal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Kocmal 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 | 1,919 | 2,042 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,929 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 23 | 21 | 43 | 26.4% |
| As White | 42 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Kocmal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Kocmal's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 64.3% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 9 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 51.9% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Kocmal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Kocmal usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kocmal usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Kocmal usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kocmal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Kocmal usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 39.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Jaroslav Kocmal's chess games
All 87 games by Jaroslav Kocmal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 23 wins, 21 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D56 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Peter Abel | 2,191 | chT3A2-SVK 0910 | B02 |
| Jan 1993 | Gustav Badian | 2,180 | Bratislava Open | A51 |
| Jan 1996 | Jozsef Antal | 2,165 | Bratislava Slovan Open | E60 |
| Jan 2008 | Antal Torotto | 2,112 | chT2B-SVK 0708 | B00 |
| Mar 2007 | Jozef Horn | 2,084 | chT2B-SVK 0607 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,765 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,911 |
| Bratislava Open | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,163 |
| chT2B-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,979 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2000 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 2,017 |
| chT2W-SVK 9900 | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Kocmal's chess games?
87 games by Jaroslav Kocmal, from Oct 2006 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 Jaroslav Kocmal has played.
What does Jaroslav Kocmal play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Kocmal opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Kocmal answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Kocmal play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Kocmal's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Kocmal play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Kocmal most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Jaroslav Kocmal's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Kocmal is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Jaroslav Kocmal played?
Our database contains 87 games by Jaroslav Kocmal, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 21 draws, 43 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Kocmal?
87 games by Jaroslav Kocmal 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.