Prepare against Jiri Bouska
FM · Czechia · World #1,943 classical · FIDE ID 23722223
When preparing against Jiri Bouska, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation as White, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 725 games by Jiri Bouska, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Bouska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Bouska 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 | 2,387 | 2,387 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,308 | 2,352 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,327 | 2,343 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 725 | 284 | 138 | 303 | 39.2% |
| As White | 364 | 149 | 69 | 146 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 361 | 135 | 69 | 157 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Bouska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Bouska's side.
First moves as White (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 348 | 96.4% | 50.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Bouska usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bouska usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bouska usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Bouska usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bouska usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Bouska usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 153 | 97.5% | 51.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 82 | 64.6% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 42 | 33.1% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Jiri Bouska's chess games
All 725 games by Jiri Bouska in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 284 wins, 138 draws, 303 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 46 | 16/11/19 | 34.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 20/6/11 | 54.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 37 | 18/6/13 | 48.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 25 | 7/2/16 | 28.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Philidor | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 77 | 30/16/31 | 39.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 55 | 16/15/24 | 29.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,665 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B13 |
| Apr 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,601 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Feb 2026 | Ante Brkic | 2,598 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B34 |
| Mar 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,578 | Titled Tue | B21 |
| Jul 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,564 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 281 | 136 | 2,289 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 52 | 22.5 | 2,273 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,967 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,426 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,320 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,208 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 9 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Bouska's chess games?
725 games by Jiri Bouska, from Jun 2018 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 Jiri Bouska has played.
What does Jiri Bouska play on the first move as White?
Across 361 games with White in our database, Jiri Bouska opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Bouska answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jiri Bouska play as White?
As White, Jiri Bouska's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 54.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (37 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 364 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Bouska play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Bouska most often plays: Sicilian (77 games, 39.0% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 29.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 361 games.
What is Jiri Bouska's FIDE rating?
Jiri Bouska is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,308 in rapid and 2,327 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jiri Bouska played?
Our database contains 725 games by Jiri Bouska, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 284 wins, 138 draws, 303 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Bouska?
725 games by Jiri Bouska 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.