Prepare against Jaroslav Volf
Czechia · World #38,649 classical · FIDE ID 310409
When preparing against Jaroslav Volf, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 217 games by Jaroslav Volf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Volf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Volf 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 | 1,941 | 2,182 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 2,111 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 2,145 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 60 | 99 | 58 | 27.6% |
| As White | 108 | 35 | 51 | 22 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 109 | 25 | 48 | 36 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Volf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Volf's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 86.1% | 53.8% |
| g3 | 6 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Volf usually continues c3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Volf usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Volf usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Volf usually continues Bg2 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Volf usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Volf usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 61.7% | 44.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 17.0% | 43.8% |
| b6 | 4 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 84.1% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Jaroslav Volf's chess games
All 217 games by Jaroslav Volf 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: 60 wins, 99 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 7/15/6 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/11/6 | 22.7% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Igor Indrak | 2,357 | Usti nad Orlici Open | A36 |
| Jan 1998 | Lukas Efler | 2,300 | chTV-CZE | B22 |
| Jan 2011 | Pavel Nemec | 2,255 | chT2D-CZE 1011 | B22 |
| Jan 2002 | Zdenek Haba | 2,219 | chTV-CZE 0102 | B00 |
| Dec 2005 | Mouseg Movsesian | 2,174 | chT2c-CZE 0506 | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CSR Army | 1964 | 17 | 11.5 | – |
| ch-CSR Army12 | 1965 | 16 | 7 | – |
| ch-CSR 32 sf | 1962 | 13 | 4.5 | – |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| chT1b-CZE | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| chT1b-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,234 |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,997 |
| chT2a-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 5 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Volf's chess games?
217 games by Jaroslav Volf, 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 Volf has played.
What does Jaroslav Volf play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Volf opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Volf answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Volf play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Volf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Volf play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Volf most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Jaroslav Volf's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Volf is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Jaroslav Volf played?
Our database contains 217 games by Jaroslav Volf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 99 draws, 58 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Volf?
217 games by Jaroslav Volf 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.