Prepare against Jiri Lechtynsky
GM · Czechia · World #5,533 classical · FIDE ID 300217
When preparing against Jiri Lechtynsky, expect 1.Nf3 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 13.1% over 99 games.
Our database contains 2,111 games by Jiri Lechtynsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Lechtynsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Lechtynsky 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 | 2,259 | 2,487 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,354 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,323 | 2,369 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,111 | 631 | 1,122 | 358 | 29.9% |
| As White | 1,061 | 362 | 558 | 141 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 1,050 | 269 | 564 | 217 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Lechtynsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Lechtynsky's side.
First moves as White (1,061 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 492 | 46.4% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 341 | 32.1% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 175 | 16.5% | 55.1% |
| c4 | 51 | 4.8% | 52.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Lechtynsky usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Lechtynsky usually continues d4 (64.9% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Lechtynsky usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Lechtynsky usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lechtynsky usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lechtynsky usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (469 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 146 | 31.1% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 140 | 29.9% | 56.8% |
| d6 | 64 | 13.6% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 60 | 12.8% | 55.8% |
| e5 | 46 | 9.8% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 11 | 2.3% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (353 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 305 | 86.4% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 23 | 6.5% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 15 | 4.2% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Jiri Lechtynsky's chess games
All 2,111 games by Jiri Lechtynsky 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: 631 wins, 1,122 draws, 358 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 170 | 67/79/24 | 39.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 103 | 38/54/11 | 36.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 103 | 40/48/15 | 38.8% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 62 | 15/43/4 | 24.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 47 | 15/27/5 | 31.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 45 | 13/25/7 | 28.9% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 42 | 10/23/9 | 23.8% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 40 | 17/17/6 | 42.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36 | 17/16/3 | 47.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 33 | 10/19/4 | 30.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 99 | 13/58/28 | 13.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 73 | 12/48/13 | 16.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 62 | 20/23/19 | 32.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 60 | 13/35/12 | 21.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 48 | 19/23/6 | 39.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 35 | 8/22/5 | 22.9% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 35 | 6/23/6 | 17.1% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 10/12/6 | 35.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 27 | 6/11/10 | 22.2% |
| E56 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,605 | 10th chT-EU Seniors | A93 |
| Jan 1997 | Ian Rogers | 2,600 | Pribram Open rap | B15 |
| Jan 1978 | Boris Gulko | 2,575 | Vilnius | D91 |
| Sep 1983 | Jan Smejkal | 2,560 | Bratislava | D63 |
| Apr 2001 | Tomas Oral | 2,555 | chT-CZE 0001 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CSR | 1992 | 56 | 29.5 | 2,422 |
| ch-CZE | 2018 | 55 | 26.5 | 2,342 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2002 | 54 | 40 | 2,386 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2012 | 39 | 28.5 | 2,415 |
| Tabor Open | 2012 | 35 | 25.5 | 2,377 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2015 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,423 |
| ch-CSR37 | 1968 | 19 | 7 | – |
| Linz | 1995 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,444 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vlastimil Jansa (21 games) · Lubomir Ftacnik (15 games) · Vitezslav Rasik (12 games) · Jiri Nun (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Lechtynsky's chess games?
2,111 games by Jiri Lechtynsky, 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 Lechtynsky has played.
What does Jiri Lechtynsky play on the first move as White?
Across 1,061 games with White in our database, Jiri Lechtynsky opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Lechtynsky answers 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jiri Lechtynsky play as White?
As White, Jiri Lechtynsky's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (170 games, 39.4% win rate); English Opening (103 games, 36.9% win rate); Slav Defense (103 games, 38.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,061 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Lechtynsky play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Lechtynsky most often plays: Indian Defense (99 games, 13.1% win rate); English Opening (73 games, 16.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (62 games, 32.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,050 games.
What is Jiri Lechtynsky's FIDE rating?
Jiri Lechtynsky is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,323 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,487 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Jiri Lechtynsky played?
Our database contains 2,111 games by Jiri Lechtynsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 631 wins, 1,122 draws, 358 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Lechtynsky?
2,111 games by Jiri Lechtynsky 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.