Prepare against Jiri Liska
FM · Czechia · World #5,065 classical · FIDE ID 350206
When preparing against Jiri Liska, expect 1.Nf3 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 402 games by Jiri Liska, covering Mar 2010 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Liska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Liska 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 | 2,272 | 2,344 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,265 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,268 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 402 | 161 | 93 | 148 | 40.0% |
| As White | 195 | 81 | 48 | 66 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 207 | 80 | 45 | 82 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Liska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Liska's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 123 | 63.1% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 52 | 26.7% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 6.7% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.6% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Liska usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Liska usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Liska usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Liska usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Liska usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Liska usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 54.2% | 55.5% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 30.5% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 9 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 6.8% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 93.5% | 40.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Jiri Liska's chess games
All 402 games by Jiri Liska in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Nov 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: 161 wins, 93 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E63 | English Opening | 39 | 18/6/15 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| E08 | Catalan | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 36 | 13/8/15 | 36.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 8/5/12 | 32.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 24 | 15/3/6 | 62.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Petr Zvara | 2,347 | chT2C-CZE 2122 | B50 |
| May 2019 | Jan Rubes | 2,345 | ch-CZE | A25 |
| May 2019 | Marek Vokac | 2,343 | ch-CZE | B37 |
| Dec 2019 | Tomas Kulhanek | 2,343 | chT-CZE 1920 | B23 |
| Oct 2018 | Minh Thang Tran | 2,341 | Wch U18 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U20 | 2019 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,184 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2012 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,691 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2014 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,904 |
| Novy Bor Open A | 2013 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,887 |
| Liberec Desko Open | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,132 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,171 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,415 |
| Wch U18 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Liska's chess games?
402 games by Jiri Liska, from Mar 2010 to Nov 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 Liska has played.
What does Jiri Liska play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Jiri Liska opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Liska answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jiri Liska play as White?
As White, Jiri Liska's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Liska play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Liska most often plays: Alekhine Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (24 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Jiri Liska's FIDE rating?
Jiri Liska is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Jiri Liska played?
Our database contains 402 games by Jiri Liska, covering Mar 2010 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 93 draws, 148 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Liska?
402 games by Jiri Liska 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.