Prepare against Jaroslav Vrtal
Czechia · World #34,082 classical · FIDE ID 314749
Our database contains 169 games by Jaroslav Vrtal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Vrtal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Vrtal 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 | 1,963 | 2,184 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,053 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 1,987 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 47 | 60 | 62 | 27.8% |
| As White | 77 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 92 | 24 | 30 | 38 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Vrtal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Vrtal's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 39 | 50.6% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 37 | 48.1% | 43.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Vrtal usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Vrtal usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Vrtal usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Vrtal usually continues Nf3 (30.6% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Vrtal usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Vrtal usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 100.0% | 49.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 60.0% | 26.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Jaroslav Vrtal's chess games
All 169 games by Jaroslav Vrtal 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: 47 wins, 60 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Jan Bosak | 2,229 | chT2e-CZE 0506 | B37 |
| Jan 2005 | Jaroslav Carbol | 2,095 | chT2d-CZE 0405 | A04 |
| Jan 2005 | Zdenek Tomes | 2,085 | chT2d-CZE 0405 | B98 |
| Jan 2005 | Miroslav Lamser | 2,035 | chT2d-CZE 0405 | A26 |
| Jan 2005 | Josef Petlak | 2,025 | chT2d-CZE 0405 | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2025 | 74 | 32 | 1,957 |
| chT2d-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,216 |
| chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| chT2E-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,024 |
| chT2E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,043 |
| chT2e-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 2 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Vrtal's chess games?
169 games by Jaroslav Vrtal, 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 Vrtal has played.
What does Jaroslav Vrtal play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Vrtal opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Vrtal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Vrtal play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Vrtal's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Vrtal play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Vrtal most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Jaroslav Vrtal's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Vrtal is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jaroslav Vrtal played?
Our database contains 169 games by Jaroslav Vrtal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 60 draws, 62 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Vrtal?
169 games by Jaroslav Vrtal 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.