Prepare against Jaroslav Stolfa
Czechia · World #81,374 classical · FIDE ID 355402
When preparing against Jaroslav Stolfa, expect 1.c4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 63 games by Jaroslav Stolfa, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Stolfa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Stolfa 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 | 1,785 | 1,831 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,832 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 14 | 23 | 26 | 22.2% |
| As White | 29 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 13.8% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Stolfa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Stolfa's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 93.1% | 42.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Stolfa usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Stolfa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Stolfa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Stolfa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 92.9% | 26.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Jaroslav Stolfa's chess games
All 63 games by Jaroslav Stolfa in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Jaromir Novak | 2,160 | Brno Gargulak Memorial A | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Brno 75th | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1991 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| Brno Gargulak Memorial A | 1996 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
| 7th Lang Memorial-B | 1987 | 9 | 3 | – |
| 22nd Olexa Memorial Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,263 |
| 21st Olexa Memorial Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,250 |
| Pardubice GPilt Open | 1993 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
| Pardubice Open 2 | 1994 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Stolfa's chess games?
63 games by Jaroslav Stolfa, from May 2014 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 Stolfa has played.
What does Jaroslav Stolfa play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Stolfa opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Stolfa answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Stolfa play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Stolfa's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Stolfa play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Stolfa most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Jaroslav Stolfa's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Stolfa is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Jaroslav Stolfa played?
Our database contains 63 games by Jaroslav Stolfa, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Stolfa?
63 games by Jaroslav Stolfa 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.