Prepare against Jaroslav Shanel
Czechia · World #21,412 classical · FIDE ID 318671
Our database contains 270 games by Jaroslav Shanel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Shanel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Shanel 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 | 2,045 | 2,212 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,172 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,010 | 2,155 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 102 | 71 | 97 | 37.8% |
| As White | 133 | 56 | 35 | 42 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 137 | 46 | 36 | 55 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Shanel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Shanel's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 88.7% | 58.5% |
| b3 | 7 | 5.3% | 35.7% |
| b4 | 4 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Shanel usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Shanel usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Shanel usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Shanel usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Shanel usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Shanel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 45.7% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 24 | 34.3% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 18.6% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 46.2% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 12 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| b5 | 6 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Jaroslav Shanel's chess games
All 270 games by Jaroslav Shanel 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: 102 wins, 71 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Jan Banas | 2,366 | Stare Mesto Open | A28 |
| Feb 2009 | Ladislav Stratil | 2,360 | chT2E-CZE 0809 | B25 |
| Jan 2009 | Bronislav Vymazal | 2,337 | chT2E-CZE 0809 | B30 |
| May 2011 | Frantisek Vrana | 2,305 | Slovacky Open | D13 |
| Apr 2012 | Martin Skliba | 2,301 | chT2E-CZE 1112 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2021 | 65 | 33.5 | 2,142 |
| chT2F-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| chT2E-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,336 |
| chT1E-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,269 |
| chT2E-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| chT2e-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,252 |
| chT2M-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,237 |
| chT2e-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Shanel's chess games?
270 games by Jaroslav Shanel, 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 Shanel has played.
What does Jaroslav Shanel play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Shanel opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Shanel answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...b5 (15% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Shanel play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Shanel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Shanel play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Shanel most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Jaroslav Shanel's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Shanel is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,010 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Jaroslav Shanel played?
Our database contains 270 games by Jaroslav Shanel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 71 draws, 97 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Shanel?
270 games by Jaroslav Shanel 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.