Prepare against Jaroslav Riha
Czechia · World #26,838 classical · FIDE ID 311405
Our database contains 45 games by Jaroslav Riha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Riha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Riha 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 | 2,005 | 2,089 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,977 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 48.9% |
| As White | 20 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 65.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Riha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Riha's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Riha usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Riha usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Riha usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Riha usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Riha usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 85.7% |
Jaroslav Riha's chess games
All 45 games by Jaroslav Riha in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Vaclav Soukup | 2,126 | Usti nad Labem Open | A29 |
| Mar 2007 | Stefan Koper | 2,058 | chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | E66 |
| Mar 2010 | Jiri Navratil | 2,015 | ch-CZE U14 | B48 |
| Nov 2022 | Roman Zamboch | 2,014 | chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | E63 |
| Feb 2007 | Jiri Feierfeil | 2,013 | chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 8 | 2,160 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,772 |
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 6 | 2,222 |
| Usti nad Labem Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,941 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
| chT2C-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,766 |
| chT2A-CZE 1819 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,394 |
| chT2C-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,667 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Riha's chess games?
45 games by Jaroslav Riha, from Apr 2003 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 Riha has played.
What does Jaroslav Riha play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Riha opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Riha answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Riha play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Riha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Riha play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Riha most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jaroslav Riha's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Riha is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Jaroslav Riha played?
Our database contains 45 games by Jaroslav Riha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Riha?
45 games by Jaroslav Riha 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.