Prepare against Jaroslav Soutner
Czechia · World #122,297 classical · FIDE ID 340839
When preparing against Jaroslav Soutner, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 128 games by Jaroslav Soutner, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Soutner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Soutner 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 | 1,667 | 1,821 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,773 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 41 | 32 | 55 | 32.0% |
| As White | 63 | 22 | 15 | 26 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 65 | 19 | 17 | 29 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Soutner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Soutner's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 73.0% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 13 | 20.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Soutner usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Soutner usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Soutner usually continues exd5 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Soutner usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Soutner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Soutner usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 100.0% | 43.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Jaroslav Soutner's chess games
All 128 games by Jaroslav Soutner in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 41 wins, 32 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Jaromir Vesely | 2,140 | Klatovy Open B | C42 |
| Nov 2011 | Cenek Syrovatka | 1,898 | 3rd Plzen Open | E38 |
| Nov 2013 | Karel Kalista | 1,886 | 5th Plzen Open | A28 |
| Jan 2004 | Daniel Szarowski | 1,885 | 10th Plzen Open C | C99 |
| Jan 1998 | Petr Kovar | 1,865 | Klatovy Open B | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 1999 | 20 | 11 | 1,922 |
| Plzen Calliditas Open | 2023 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,482 |
| Schneider Bohemia Open C | 2001 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,718 |
| 9th Plzen Open C | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,687 |
| Plzen Open D U18 | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 1,972 |
| 10th Plzen Open C | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,722 |
| Klatovy Open | 1995 | 9 | 3 | – |
| 5th Plzen Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Soutner's chess games?
128 games by Jaroslav Soutner, from Dec 2012 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 Soutner has played.
What does Jaroslav Soutner play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Soutner opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Soutner answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Soutner play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Soutner's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Soutner play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Soutner most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Jaroslav Soutner's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Soutner is currently rated 1,667 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Jaroslav Soutner played?
Our database contains 128 games by Jaroslav Soutner, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 32 draws, 55 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Soutner?
128 games by Jaroslav Soutner 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.