Prepare against Jaroslav Straka
Czechia · World #66,167 classical · FIDE ID 313858
When preparing against Jaroslav Straka, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Jaroslav Straka, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Straka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Straka 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 | 1,834 | 1,937 | Jun 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,894 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 37.8% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Straka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Straka's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Straka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Straka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Straka usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Jaroslav Straka's chess games
All 37 games by Jaroslav Straka in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Zdenek Most | 2,018 | chT2A-CZE 1617 | D86 |
| Nov 2021 | Jan Bechynsky | 1,972 | chT2A-CZE 2122 | C00 |
| Dec 2019 | Pavel Jirman | 1,971 | chT-CZE 2A 1920 | D00 |
| Jan 2019 | Jan Lajbl | 1,916 | chT2C-CZE 1819 | C07 |
| Feb 2019 | Vaclav Finek | 1,915 | chT2C-CZE 1819 | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,758 |
| Ricany Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,664 |
| chT2A-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,968 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,875 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 2 | 2,315 |
| chT2A-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,201 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 2 | 2 | 2,081 |
| chT2C-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Straka's chess games?
37 games by Jaroslav Straka, from May 2010 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 Straka has played.
What does Jaroslav Straka play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Straka opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Straka answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Straka play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Straka's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Straka play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Straka most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jaroslav Straka's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Straka is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,937 (Jun 2020).
How many games has Jaroslav Straka played?
Our database contains 37 games by Jaroslav Straka, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Straka?
37 games by Jaroslav Straka 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.