Prepare against Jaroslav Sura
Czechia · World #26,067 classical · FIDE ID 315079
When preparing against Jaroslav Sura, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 198 games by Jaroslav Sura, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Sura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Sura 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 | 2,010 | 2,187 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 2,081 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 57 | 81 | 60 | 28.8% |
| As White | 106 | 37 | 40 | 29 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 92 | 20 | 41 | 31 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Sura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Sura's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 91.5% | 53.6% |
| f4 | 5 | 4.7% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sura usually continues Nc3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Sura usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sura usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Sura usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sura usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Sura usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 92.6% | 48.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Jaroslav Sura's chess games
All 198 games by Jaroslav Sura 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: 57 wins, 81 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Petr Munk | 2,198 | chT1W-CZE 0910 | C01 |
| Feb 2010 | Vratislav Kohout | 2,197 | chT1W-CZE 0910 | C01 |
| Dec 2014 | Marek Braun | 2,195 | chT-CZE 1W 1415 | B07 |
| Nov 2013 | Miroslav Valenz | 2,182 | chT2A-CZE 1314 | C30 |
| Oct 2016 | Zdenek Marsalek | 2,176 | chT2B-CZE 1617 | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| Ostrava Open A | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 9 | 2,320 |
| Plzen Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,958 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,046 |
| chT2B-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,959 |
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Sura's chess games?
198 games by Jaroslav Sura, 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 Sura has played.
What does Jaroslav Sura play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Sura opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Sura answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Sura play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Sura's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 42.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Sura play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Sura most often plays: Italian Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Jaroslav Sura's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Sura is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Jaroslav Sura played?
Our database contains 198 games by Jaroslav Sura, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 81 draws, 60 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Sura?
198 games by Jaroslav Sura 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.