Prepare against Jaroslav Sobek
FM · Czechia · World #9,591 classical · FIDE ID 301388
Our database contains 1,795 games by Jaroslav Sobek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Sobek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Sobek 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 | 2,176 | 2,336 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,333 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 2,257 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,795 | 495 | 287 | 1,013 | 27.6% |
| As White | 876 | 253 | 164 | 459 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 919 | 242 | 123 | 554 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Sobek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Sobek's side.
First moves as White (875 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 866 | 99.0% | 38.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 0.6% | 60.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sobek usually continues c4 (35.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sobek usually continues c4 (41.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sobek usually continues c4 (19.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Sobek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Sobek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Sobek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (468 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 452 | 96.6% | 35.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 1.9% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 1.5% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 149 | 54.0% | 21.1% |
| Nf6 | 124 | 44.9% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Jaroslav Sobek's chess games
All 1,795 games by Jaroslav Sobek 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: 495 wins, 287 draws, 1,013 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Indian Defense | 198 | 43/27/128 | 21.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 92 | 36/14/42 | 39.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 81 | 23/18/40 | 28.4% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 74 | 21/16/37 | 28.4% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 70 | 22/12/36 | 31.4% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 62 | 12/6/44 | 19.4% |
| E00 | Horwitz Defense | 26 | 3/4/19 | 11.5% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 14/3/8 | 56.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 223 | 66/20/137 | 29.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 102 | 37/17/48 | 36.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 59 | 10/4/45 | 16.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 48 | 13/5/30 | 27.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 11/8/22 | 26.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 34 | 3/5/26 | 8.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 32 | 6/3/23 | 18.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 7/5/19 | 22.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 29 | 5/7/17 | 17.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 5/3/19 | 18.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Bartosz Socko | 2,556 | chT-CZE 0304 | B80 |
| Jun 1999 | Jiri Stocek | 2,537 | ch-CZE | E97 |
| Feb 2026 | Mahdi Gholami Orimi | 2,530 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Nov 2014 | Stepan Zilka | 2,528 | chT-CZE 1415 | E99 |
| May 2004 | Robert Cvek | 2,470 | 1st Orlova Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,177 | 310 | 1,945 |
| Karvina Open | 2017 | 145 | 89 | 2,245 |
| ch-CZE | 2019 | 45 | 18.5 | 2,286 |
| Karvina Hornicky Kahanec-03 | 1980 | 13 | 5 | 2,267 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,089 |
| chT-CSR 9091 | 1991 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,488 |
| Karvina Hornicky Kahanec-05 | 1982 | 12 | 6 | 2,332 |
| chT-CZE 1E 1112 | 2012 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Sobek's chess games?
1,795 games by Jaroslav Sobek, 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 Sobek has played.
What does Jaroslav Sobek play on the first move as White?
Across 875 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Sobek opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.d3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Sobek answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Sobek play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Sobek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (198 games, 21.7% win rate); Slav Defense (92 games, 39.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (81 games, 28.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 876 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Sobek play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Sobek most often plays: Sicilian (223 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (102 games, 36.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (59 games, 16.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 919 games.
What is Jaroslav Sobek's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Sobek is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jaroslav Sobek played?
Our database contains 1,795 games by Jaroslav Sobek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 495 wins, 287 draws, 1,013 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Sobek?
1,795 games by Jaroslav Sobek 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.