Prepare against Pavel Jirasek
FM · Czechia · World #2,748 classical · FIDE ID 319848
When preparing against Pavel Jirasek, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 471 games by Pavel Jirasek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Jirasek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Jirasek 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 | 2,348 | 2,392 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,343 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,357 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 471 | 182 | 162 | 127 | 38.6% |
| As White | 234 | 93 | 82 | 59 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 237 | 89 | 80 | 68 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Jirasek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Jirasek's side.
First moves as White (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 63.2% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 80 | 34.2% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Jirasek usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Jirasek usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Jirasek usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Jirasek usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Jirasek usually continues g3 (76.5% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Jirasek usually continues g3 (42.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 73.1% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 29 | 26.9% | 58.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 88.5% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.9% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.6% | 37.5% |
Pavel Jirasek's chess games
All 471 games by Pavel Jirasek 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: 182 wins, 162 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 16/8/3 | 59.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 5/10/9 | 20.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/15/5 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 23 | 6/11/6 | 26.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Sankalp Gupta | 2,557 | 6th elllobregat Open | E32 |
| Jul 2023 | Vojtech Plat | 2,516 | 34th Czech Open E | B32 |
| Nov 2025 | Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez | 2,473 | 6th elllobregat Open | C84 |
| Jul 2013 | Pavel Simacek | 2,468 | chT-CZE rap | C67 |
| Dec 2025 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 2,454 | 6th elllobregat Open | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2014 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,093 |
| Chrudim Open | 2004 | 18 | 12 | 2,215 |
| 11th Hradec Kralove Open | 2022 | 17 | 14.5 | 2,337 |
| chT1W-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,227 |
| chT2D-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,265 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,263 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
| chT2D-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Jirasek's chess games?
471 games by Pavel Jirasek, 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 Pavel Jirasek has played.
What does Pavel Jirasek play on the first move as White?
Across 234 games with White in our database, Pavel Jirasek opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Jirasek answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Pavel Jirasek play as White?
As White, Pavel Jirasek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 59.3% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 20.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 59.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 234 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Jirasek play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Jirasek most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Pavel Jirasek's FIDE rating?
Pavel Jirasek is currently rated 2,348 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Pavel Jirasek played?
Our database contains 471 games by Pavel Jirasek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 162 draws, 127 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Jirasek?
471 games by Pavel Jirasek 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.