Prepare against Jiri Chmelik
Czechia · World #49,175 classical · FIDE ID 305723
When preparing against Jiri Chmelik, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 311 games by Jiri Chmelik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Chmelik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Chmelik 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 | 1,896 | 2,158 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 2,029 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 311 | 83 | 137 | 91 | 26.7% |
| As White | 151 | 44 | 64 | 43 | 29.1% |
| As Black | 160 | 39 | 73 | 48 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Chmelik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Chmelik's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 148 | 98.0% | 49.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 49.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Chmelik usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Chmelik usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Chmelik usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Chmelik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Chmelik usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Chmelik usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 97.6% | 36.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Jiri Chmelik's chess games
All 311 games by Jiri Chmelik 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: 83 wins, 137 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/11/3 | 39.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 23 | 5/9/9 | 21.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 44 | 17/17/10 | 38.6% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 1/10/4 | 6.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Michal Horak | 2,300 | Ceske Budejovice Open | E61 |
| Jun 2007 | Jan Sleich | 2,236 | 2nd Teplice Open | E67 |
| Jan 1997 | Stanislav Pakosta | 2,225 | chT1a-CZE 9697 | A96 |
| Sep 1994 | Lucien Gaspar | 2,200 | 36th Imperia Open A | A70 |
| Jan 1995 | Ales Jedlicka | 2,190 | chT1a-CZE | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1997 | 16 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,057 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,073 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,131 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| chT1a-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| chT2a-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Chmelik's chess games?
311 games by Jiri Chmelik, 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 Jiri Chmelik has played.
What does Jiri Chmelik play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Jiri Chmelik opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Chmelik answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jiri Chmelik play as White?
As White, Jiri Chmelik's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Chmelik play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Chmelik most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Jiri Chmelik's FIDE rating?
Jiri Chmelik is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Jiri Chmelik played?
Our database contains 311 games by Jiri Chmelik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 137 draws, 91 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Chmelik?
311 games by Jiri Chmelik 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.