Prepare against Jaroslav Soban
Czechia · World #17,028 classical · FIDE ID 316814
Our database contains 254 games by Jaroslav Soban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Soban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Soban 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 | 2,084 | 2,159 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 84 | 96 | 73 | 33.1% |
| As White | 130 | 44 | 57 | 29 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 124 | 40 | 39 | 44 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Soban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Soban's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 84 | 64.6% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 46 | 35.4% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 65% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Soban usually continues Nc3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Soban usually continues Nc3 (53.6% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Soban usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Soban usually continues f4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Soban usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Soban usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 73.8% | 48.9% |
| c5 | 16 | 26.2% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 37 | 97.4% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Jaroslav Soban's chess games
All 254 games by Jaroslav Soban 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: 84 wins, 96 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 7/13/5 | 28.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 21 | 8/10/3 | 38.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 45 | 13/18/13 | 28.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 44 | 17/10/17 | 38.6% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Vladimir Kutynec | 2,270 | Ostrava Open | A83 |
| Nov 2018 | Petr Kapusta | 2,244 | chT-CZE 2E 1819 | B03 |
| Nov 2014 | Stanislav Firt | 2,242 | chT-CZE 2F 1415 | B05 |
| Nov 2015 | Vit Kostka | 2,231 | chT1E-CZE 1516 | B23 |
| Apr 2018 | Tomas Cagasik | 2,211 | chT1E-CZE 1718 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olomouc Open | 2012 | 20 | 10 | 2,203 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2017 | 17 | 11 | 2,141 |
| chT2M-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,148 |
| chT2F-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,241 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,185 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,048 |
| chT2F-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Soban's chess games?
254 games by Jaroslav Soban, 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 Soban has played.
What does Jaroslav Soban play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Soban opens with 1.c4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Soban answers 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Soban play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Soban's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (21 games, 19.0% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Soban play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Soban most often plays: Dutch Defense (45 games, 28.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Jaroslav Soban's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Soban is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Jaroslav Soban played?
Our database contains 254 games by Jaroslav Soban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 96 draws, 73 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Soban?
254 games by Jaroslav Soban 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.