Prepare against Jergus Pechac
GM · Slovakia · World #361 classical · FIDE ID 14926970
When preparing against Jergus Pechac, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez as Black, 20.5% over 44 games.
Our database contains 1,623 games by Jergus Pechac, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jergus Pechac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jergus Pechac 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 | 2,538 | 2,637 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,557 | 2,569 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,571 | 2,585 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,623 | 762 | 543 | 318 | 47.0% |
| As White | 824 | 442 | 239 | 143 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 799 | 320 | 304 | 175 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jergus Pechac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jergus Pechac's side.
First moves as White (815 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 363 | 44.5% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 283 | 34.7% | 66.6% |
| Nf3 | 85 | 10.4% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 46 | 5.6% | 84.8% |
| g3 | 12 | 1.5% | 70.8% |
| b3 | 9 | 1.1% | 77.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 66.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pechac usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Pechac usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pechac usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 66.6% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Pechac usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Pechac usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Pechac usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (436 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 194 | 44.5% | 56.4% |
| c5 | 142 | 32.6% | 65.5% |
| d6 | 20 | 4.6% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 19 | 4.4% | 76.3% |
| Nc6 | 18 | 4.1% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 17 | 3.9% | 58.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 118 | 56.7% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 55 | 26.4% | 55.5% |
| e6 | 24 | 11.5% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Jergus Pechac's chess games
All 1,623 games by Jergus Pechac in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Sep 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: 762 wins, 543 draws, 318 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 67 | 37/11/19 | 55.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 65 | 34/22/9 | 52.3% |
| D02 | London System | 31 | 16/11/4 | 51.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 26 | 18/8/0 | 69.2% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 15/3/2 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 13/2/2 | 76.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 71 | 44/13/14 | 62.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 50 | 12/28/10 | 24.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 50 | 16/26/8 | 32.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 44 | 9/29/6 | 20.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 39 | 16/16/7 | 41.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 35 | 15/13/7 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 13/2/3 | 72.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | David Navara | 2,737 | chT-SVK 1617 | D02 |
| Oct 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | TCh-AUT 2024-25 | B41 |
| Oct 2025 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,720 | 25th European Teams | E00 |
| Sep 2022 | Vincent Keymer | 2,693 | chT-POL Ekstraliga | D41 |
| Aug 2022 | Anton Korobov | 2,692 | Olympiad-44 | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 2025 | 81 | 47.5 | 2,504 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2017 | 27 | 20.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2013 | 27 | 20 | 2,128 |
| Skalica Open | 2021 | 26 | 21 | 2,540 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,661 |
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2015 | 18 | 15.5 | 2,151 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,656 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Juraj Druska (24 games) · Stefan Mazur (21 games) · Samir Sahidi (19 games) · Viktor Gazik (18 games) · Martin Jablonicky (15 games) · Marian Jurcik (14 games) · Martin Neugebauer (13 games) · Milan Pacher (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jergus Pechac's chess games?
1,623 games by Jergus Pechac, from Jul 2010 to Sep 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 Jergus Pechac has played.
What does Jergus Pechac play on the first move as White?
Across 815 games with White in our database, Jergus Pechac opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jergus Pechac answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Jergus Pechac play as White?
As White, Jergus Pechac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (67 games, 55.2% win rate); Indian Defense (65 games, 52.3% win rate); London System (31 games, 51.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 824 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jergus Pechac play as Black?
As Black, Jergus Pechac most often plays: Sicilian (71 games, 62.0% win rate); Indian Defense (50 games, 24.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (50 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 799 games.
What is Jergus Pechac's FIDE rating?
Jergus Pechac is currently rated 2,538 in classical chess, 2,557 in rapid and 2,571 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,637 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Jergus Pechac played?
Our database contains 1,623 games by Jergus Pechac, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 762 wins, 543 draws, 318 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jergus Pechac?
1,623 games by Jergus Pechac 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.