Prepare against Jiri Nigrin
Czechia · World #112,520 classical · FIDE ID 332216
When preparing against Jiri Nigrin, expect 1.c4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 41 games by Jiri Nigrin, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Nigrin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Nigrin 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 | 1,694 | 1,721 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,703 | 1,703 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,775 | 1,775 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 4 | 17 | 20 | 9.8% |
| As White | 18 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 5.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Nigrin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Nigrin's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 72.2% | 30.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 72% of White games, 30.8% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Nigrin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Nigrin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Nigrin usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Nigrin usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nigrin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Jiri Nigrin's chess games
All 41 games by Jiri Nigrin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 4 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E65 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Pavel Postupa | 2,025 | Podebrady | B32 |
| Aug 2012 | Dusan Maly | 1,772 | Ricany Open | B20 |
| Mar 2019 | Andrej Baraniuk | 1,520 | Prague-F | E65 |
| Mar 2019 | Jiri Trefilik | 1,486 | Prague-F | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague-F | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,587 |
| Ricany Open A | 2011 | 9 | 2 | 1,670 |
| Podebrady | 1994 | 8 | 2 | 1,756 |
| Ricany Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,705 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,661 |
| Prague Open B 19th | 2020 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,354 |
| 18th Prague Open B | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,903 |
| Arnhem OSKA Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Nigrin's chess games?
41 games by Jiri Nigrin, from Sep 2009 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 Nigrin has played.
What does Jiri Nigrin play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jiri Nigrin opens with 1.c4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Nigrin answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...b6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Jiri Nigrin play as White?
As White, Jiri Nigrin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Nigrin play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Nigrin most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jiri Nigrin's FIDE rating?
Jiri Nigrin is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,703 in rapid and 1,775 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,721 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Jiri Nigrin played?
Our database contains 41 games by Jiri Nigrin, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses (9.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Nigrin?
41 games by Jiri Nigrin 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.