Prepare against Jiri Halla
Czechia · World #74,318 classical · FIDE ID 327794
When preparing against Jiri Halla, expect 1.b3 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Exchange Variation as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 205 games by Jiri Halla, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Halla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Halla 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 | 1,931 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,859 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,897 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 33 | 100 | 72 | 16.1% |
| As White | 102 | 19 | 48 | 35 | 18.6% |
| As Black | 103 | 14 | 52 | 37 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Halla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Halla's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 58 | 56.9% | 37.9% |
| e4 | 37 | 36.3% | 45.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 57% of White games, 37.9% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Halla usually continues Bb2 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Halla usually continues Bb2 (38.9% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Halla usually continues Bb2 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Halla usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Halla usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Halla usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 60 | 96.8% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
Jiri Halla's chess games
All 205 games by Jiri Halla in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 33 wins, 100 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 58 | 8/28/22 | 13.8% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Jiri Groh | 2,130 | Karlovy Vary Open | A05 |
| Feb 2007 | Jan Pauch | 2,096 | chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | B26 |
| Aug 2009 | Peter Krasnay | 2,088 | Ricany Open | C15 |
| Oct 2009 | Miroslav Vlk | 2,053 | Harrachov Open A | A01 |
| Mar 2009 | Michal Zavadil | 2,039 | ch-CZE Juniors Open A | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2009 | 34 | 13.5 | 1,825 |
| Ricany Open | 2015 | 34 | 15.5 | 1,853 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2012 | 25 | 11 | 1,865 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,964 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open F | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,757 |
| Sec Svetla Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
| Harrachov Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
| Karlovy Vary Open | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Halla's chess games?
205 games by Jiri Halla, from Jan 2006 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 Halla has played.
What does Jiri Halla play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Jiri Halla opens with 1.b3 (57% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Halla answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Jiri Halla play as White?
As White, Jiri Halla's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (58 games, 13.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Halla play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Halla most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (16 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Jiri Halla's FIDE rating?
Jiri Halla is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Jiri Halla played?
Our database contains 205 games by Jiri Halla, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 100 draws, 72 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Halla?
205 games by Jiri Halla 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.