Prepare against Jiri Hrtanek
Czechia · World #55,917 classical · FIDE ID 310484
When preparing against Jiri Hrtanek, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 42.9% over 35 games.
Our database contains 223 games by Jiri Hrtanek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Hrtanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Hrtanek 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 | 1,870 | 2,234 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,014 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 2,014 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 70 | 84 | 69 | 31.4% |
| As White | 111 | 38 | 43 | 30 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 112 | 32 | 41 | 39 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Hrtanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Hrtanek's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 96.4% | 54.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hrtanek usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Hrtanek usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Hrtanek usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- 1.a3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Hrtanek usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 98.5% | 52.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Jiri Hrtanek's chess games
All 223 games by Jiri Hrtanek 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: 70 wins, 84 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 35 | 15/10/10 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Pavel Vavra | 2,327 | Karvina Open | D13 |
| May 2010 | Andrejs Strebkovs | 2,327 | 7th Orlova Open | A43 |
| May 2007 | Jaroslav Olsar | 2,307 | 4th Orlova Open | D13 |
| Jan 1996 | Pavel Chmiel | 2,280 | chT2c-CZE 9596 | D38 |
| Jan 1995 | Antonin Vavruska | 2,260 | chT1c-CZE 9495 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2014 | 22 | 12 | 2,146 |
| chT2c-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,335 |
| chT2f-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,224 |
| chT-Morava 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,895 |
| 4th Orlova Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,138 |
| 17th Pobeskydy Radegast | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
| Ostrava SME Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Hrtanek's chess games?
223 games by Jiri Hrtanek, 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 Hrtanek has played.
What does Jiri Hrtanek play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Jiri Hrtanek opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Hrtanek answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...a6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jiri Hrtanek play as White?
As White, Jiri Hrtanek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); London System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Hrtanek play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Hrtanek most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Jiri Hrtanek's FIDE rating?
Jiri Hrtanek is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jiri Hrtanek played?
Our database contains 223 games by Jiri Hrtanek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 84 draws, 69 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Hrtanek?
223 games by Jiri Hrtanek 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.