Prepare against Jaroslav Smehlik
Czechia · World #41,490 classical · FIDE ID 318698
Our database contains 47 games by Jaroslav Smehlik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Smehlik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Smehlik 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 | 1,928 | 2,095 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,935 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 9 | 13 | 25 | 19.1% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Smehlik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Smehlik's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 34.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 34.8% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Smehlik usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Smehlik usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Smehlik usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 46.7% | 28.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Jaroslav Smehlik's chess games
All 47 games by Jaroslav Smehlik 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: 9 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B75 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Alexander Nicolini | 2,134 | Tatry Open | A40 |
| Jan 2004 | Jaroslav Stracanek | 1,820 | Pracov Open | D11 |
| Sep 2012 | Peter Mikus | 1,767 | Tatry Open | E00 |
| Sep 2012 | Frantisek Butora | 1,658 | Tatry Open | B22 |
| Jan 2004 | Milan Docekal | 1,605 | Pracov Open | D25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2012 | 27 | 7.5 | 1,866 |
| Olexa Memorial Open A | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 1,985 |
| Pracov Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,957 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1011 | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,518 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,637 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Smehlik's chess games?
47 games by Jaroslav Smehlik, 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 Smehlik has played.
What does Jaroslav Smehlik play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Smehlik opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Smehlik answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (47% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Smehlik play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Smehlik's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Smehlik play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Smehlik most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jaroslav Smehlik's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Smehlik is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Jaroslav Smehlik played?
Our database contains 47 games by Jaroslav Smehlik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses (19.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Smehlik?
47 games by Jaroslav Smehlik 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.