Prepare against Jaroslav Liska
Slovakia · World #92,693 classical · FIDE ID 14908158
When preparing against Jaroslav Liska, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%).
Our database contains 92 games by Jaroslav Liska, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Liska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Liska 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 | 1,751 | 2,074 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,905 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,914 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 27 | 29 | 36 | 29.3% |
| As White | 44 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 48 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Liska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Liska's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Liska usually continues Nf3 (32.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Liska usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Liska usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 52.6% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 42.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 72.2% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
Jaroslav Liska's chess games
All 92 games by Jaroslav Liska in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 27 wins, 29 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Ladislav Bartek | 2,049 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | C85 |
| May 2011 | Ladislav Szocs | 1,952 | ch-SVK Seniors-B | B01 |
| Jun 2010 | Anton Knotek | 1,918 | ch-SVK Seniors-B | C59 |
| Jun 2017 | Bronislav Krnan | 1,897 | ch-SVK Seniors 50 | D01 |
| May 2011 | Rafael Tomanek | 1,891 | ch-SVK Seniors-B | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Seniors-B | 2011 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,913 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,029 |
| ch-SVK | 1995 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| ch-EU Amateur | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,807 |
| 23rd Liptovsky Mikulas Liptov Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,079 |
| ch-SVK Seniors 50 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,032 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,767 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Liska's chess games?
92 games by Jaroslav Liska, from Oct 2004 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 Liska has played.
What does Jaroslav Liska play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Liska opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Liska answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Liska play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Liska's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Liska play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Liska most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Jaroslav Liska's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Liska is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Jaroslav Liska played?
Our database contains 92 games by Jaroslav Liska, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 29 draws, 36 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Liska?
92 games by Jaroslav Liska 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.