Prepare against Jaroslav Travnicek
Czechia · World #84,602 classical · FIDE ID 368547
When preparing against Jaroslav Travnicek, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 90 games by Jaroslav Travnicek, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Travnicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Travnicek 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 | 1,774 | 1,866 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,853 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,897 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 19 | 38 | 33 | 21.1% |
| As White | 45 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 45 | 9 | 19 | 17 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Travnicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Travnicek's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 91.1% | 43.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.9% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Travnicek usually continues c3 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Travnicek usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Travnicek usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Travnicek usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Travnicek usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 76.0% | 44.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
Jaroslav Travnicek's chess games
All 90 games by Jaroslav Travnicek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 19 wins, 38 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Mikhail. Dzenisenia | 2,104 | 25th IPCA World Individual Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | Open | A30 |
| Feb 2006 | Sven Gruener | 2,024 | 10th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | B09 |
| Jun 2026 | Michal Tochacek | 1,859 | 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Rapid | B22 |
| Jun 2013 | Antonin Koerber | 1,775 | 13th IPCA Wch A | B00 |
| Aug 2022 | Ferdinand Zajicek | 1,679 | Skalica Open B | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPCA Europe Ind 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,844 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,824 |
| Skalica Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,746 |
| 13th IPCA Wch A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,873 |
| 2nd Stare Mesto Slavia Kromeriz Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,734 |
| 10th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,687 |
| 11th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,660 |
| 13th Leutersdorf Sparkasse Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,569 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Travnicek's chess games?
90 games by Jaroslav Travnicek, from Jul 2012 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 Travnicek has played.
What does Jaroslav Travnicek play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Travnicek opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Travnicek answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Travnicek play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Travnicek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Travnicek play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Travnicek most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Jaroslav Travnicek's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Travnicek is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Jaroslav Travnicek played?
Our database contains 90 games by Jaroslav Travnicek, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 38 draws, 33 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Travnicek?
90 games by Jaroslav Travnicek 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.