Prepare against Jiri Foukal
Czechia · World #74,321 classical · FIDE ID 351113
When preparing against Jiri Foukal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 79 games by Jiri Foukal, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Foukal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Foukal 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 | 1,807 | 2,053 | Sep 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 35.4% |
| As White | 35 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Foukal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Foukal's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 58.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Foukal usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Foukal usually continues f4 (92.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Foukal usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 56.5% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Jiri Foukal's chess games
All 79 games by Jiri Foukal in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 28 wins, 25 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Magdalena Miturova | 2,097 | Valasska Bystrice Open | A05 |
| Sep 2013 | Stanislav Stanek | 1,938 | Valasska Bystrice Open | C36 |
| Sep 2019 | Jaroslav Zavodny | 1,866 | 11th Valasska Bystrice Open | A30 |
| Sep 2013 | Petr Vanhara | 1,859 | Valasska Bystrice Open | C14 |
| Sep 2013 | Irena Badacova | 1,858 | Valasska Bystrice Open | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2023 | 42 | 25 | 1,862 |
| 43rd Vsetin Open | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,730 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,659 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,675 |
| 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,773 |
| 11th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Foukal's chess games?
79 games by Jiri Foukal, from Nov 2009 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 Foukal has played.
What does Jiri Foukal play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Jiri Foukal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Foukal answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jiri Foukal play as White?
As White, Jiri Foukal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Gambit (7 games, 85.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Foukal play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Foukal most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Jiri Foukal's FIDE rating?
Jiri Foukal is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Jiri Foukal played?
Our database contains 79 games by Jiri Foukal, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 25 draws, 26 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Foukal?
79 games by Jiri Foukal 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.