Prepare against Jiri Horak
Czechia · World #21,406 classical · FIDE ID 303330
Our database contains 339 games by Jiri Horak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Horak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Horak 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 | 2,045 | 2,292 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,196 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,199 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 339 | 137 | 104 | 97 | 40.4% |
| As White | 176 | 76 | 50 | 49 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 163 | 61 | 54 | 48 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Horak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Horak's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 120 | 68.2% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 52 | 29.5% | 68.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (42.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Horak usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Horak usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Horak usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 75.0% | 53.2% |
| e6 | 17 | 20.2% | 64.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 80.8% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 19.2% | 75.0% |
Jiri Horak's chess games
All 339 games by Jiri Horak 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: 137 wins, 104 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/7/12 | 40.6% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/1 | 44.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 1/6/8 | 6.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,500 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | A41 |
| Jun 2007 | Mikhail M Ivanov | 2,450 | 2nd Teplice Open | E06 |
| Jun 2008 | Oleg Spirin | 2,430 | 3rd Teplice Open | E15 |
| May 2018 | Attila Czebe | 2,422 | 37th Zalakaros Open | E04 |
| Jul 2011 | Jiri Jirka | 2,418 | 9th Nachod Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nachod Open | 2012 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,237 |
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,349 |
| chT2B-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,083 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,260 |
| chT2A-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,155 |
| ch-CZE | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,189 |
| chT2A-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Horak's chess games?
339 games by Jiri Horak, 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 Jiri Horak has played.
What does Jiri Horak play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Jiri Horak opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Horak answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Jiri Horak play as White?
As White, Jiri Horak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Horak play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Horak most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Jiri Horak's FIDE rating?
Jiri Horak is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Jiri Horak played?
Our database contains 339 games by Jiri Horak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 104 draws, 97 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Horak?
339 games by Jiri Horak 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.