Prepare against Jaroslav Zahorbensky
Czechia · World #26,398 classical · FIDE ID 308960
Our database contains 348 games by Jaroslav Zahorbensky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Zahorbensky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Zahorbensky 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 | 2,008 | 2,161 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,144 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,046 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 348 | 104 | 138 | 106 | 29.9% |
| As White | 183 | 55 | 79 | 49 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 165 | 49 | 59 | 57 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Zahorbensky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Zahorbensky's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 182 | 99.5% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zahorbensky usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zahorbensky usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Zahorbensky usually continues Bc4 (57.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zahorbensky usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 47.1% | 48.8% |
| g6 | 20 | 23.5% | 52.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 10.6% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 42.3% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 28.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 13 | 25.0% | 53.8% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Jaroslav Zahorbensky's chess games
All 348 games by Jaroslav Zahorbensky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 104 wins, 138 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 9/13/4 | 34.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Radek Bujnoch | 2,261 | 23rd Klatovy Open A | B31 |
| Oct 2021 | Jakub Petr | 2,236 | chT2C-CZE 2122 | C42 |
| Jan 1998 | Pavel Outulny | 2,225 | chTV-CZE | B30 |
| Mar 2007 | Jan Smutny | 2,225 | chT2c-CZE 0607 | B07 |
| Jan 2007 | Jaroslav Satransky | 2,206 | chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,135 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,030 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,197 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 2,061 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,182 |
| chT2B-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,949 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,112 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Zahorbensky's chess games?
348 games by Jaroslav Zahorbensky, from Apr 2003 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 Zahorbensky has played.
What does Jaroslav Zahorbensky play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Zahorbensky opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Zahorbensky answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Zahorbensky play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Zahorbensky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Zahorbensky play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Zahorbensky most often plays: Modern Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Jaroslav Zahorbensky's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Zahorbensky is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Jaroslav Zahorbensky played?
Our database contains 348 games by Jaroslav Zahorbensky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 138 draws, 106 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Zahorbensky?
348 games by Jaroslav Zahorbensky 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.