Prepare against Jiri Houska
Czechia · World #10,201 classical · FIDE ID 316377
Our database contains 309 games by Jiri Houska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Houska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Houska 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 | 2,166 | 2,286 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,135 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,116 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 107 | 110 | 92 | 34.6% |
| As White | 162 | 65 | 57 | 40 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 147 | 42 | 53 | 52 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Houska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Houska's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 53.1% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 75 | 46.3% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Houska usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Houska usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Houska usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Houska usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Houska usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Houska usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 82.5% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 98.1% | 49.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Jiri Houska's chess games
All 309 games by Jiri Houska 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: 107 wins, 110 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 30 | 10/7/13 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Jiri Jirka | 2,397 | chT-CZE 2A 1920 | D15 |
| Nov 2010 | Jan Havlik | 2,373 | chT2A-CZE 1011 | C00 |
| Aug 2009 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,356 | Tabor Open | B15 |
| Aug 2009 | Josef Mudrak | 2,344 | Tabor Open | E95 |
| Nov 2022 | Akaki Sharashenidze | 2,334 | chT2A-CZE 2223 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2002 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,082 |
| Prague Holiday M21 | 2017 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,201 |
| Tabor Open | 2012 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,238 |
| chT2A-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,258 |
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,235 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
| Olomouc Agentura 64 Cup | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| 32nd Pardubice Czech Open A | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Houska's chess games?
309 games by Jiri Houska, 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 Houska has played.
What does Jiri Houska play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Jiri Houska opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Houska answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jiri Houska play as White?
As White, Jiri Houska's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Houska play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Houska most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Jiri Houska's FIDE rating?
Jiri Houska is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Jiri Houska played?
Our database contains 309 games by Jiri Houska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 110 draws, 92 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Houska?
309 games by Jiri Houska 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.