Prepare against Jaroslav Skovran
Slovakia · World #30,365 classical · FIDE ID 303925
When preparing against Jaroslav Skovran, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 211 games by Jaroslav Skovran, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Skovran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Skovran 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 | 1,983 | 2,071 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,990 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,975 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 68 | 80 | 63 | 32.2% |
| As White | 103 | 37 | 36 | 30 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 108 | 31 | 44 | 33 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Skovran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Skovran's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 99.0% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Skovran usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Skovran usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Skovran usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Skovran usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 39.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 22 | 37.3% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.5% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 44.1% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 38.2% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Jaroslav Skovran's chess games
All 211 games by Jaroslav Skovran in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 68 wins, 80 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 29 | 7/10/12 | 24.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Juraj Druska | 2,338 | chT1E-SVK 1112 | D37 |
| Jan 2000 | Daniel Durica | 2,225 | chT3D-SVK 9900 | E84 |
| Jan 2011 | Peter Kalata | 2,198 | chT2D-SVK 10/11 | B01 |
| Mar 2022 | Samuel Sepesi | 2,136 | chT1E-SVK 2122 | B76 |
| Feb 2017 | Lukas Tropp | 2,118 | chT2D-SVK 1617 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presov Open B | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,192 |
| chT2D-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,032 |
| chT1E-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 1 | 1,975 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,825 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 8 | 2,107 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 8 | 2,212 |
| chT1E-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Skovran's chess games?
211 games by Jaroslav Skovran, from Jul 2007 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 Skovran has played.
What does Jaroslav Skovran play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Skovran opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Skovran answers 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Skovran play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Skovran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Scotch Game (20 games, 45.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Skovran play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Skovran most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Jaroslav Skovran's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Skovran is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Jaroslav Skovran played?
Our database contains 211 games by Jaroslav Skovran, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 80 draws, 63 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Skovran?
211 games by Jaroslav Skovran 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.