Prepare against Jiri Palica
Czechia · World #49,431 classical · FIDE ID 347515
Our database contains 42 games by Jiri Palica, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Palica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Palica 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 | 1,895 | 2,008 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 9 | 21 | 12 | 21.4% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Palica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Palica's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Palica usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Palica usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Palica usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Palica usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Palica usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Palica usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Jiri Palica's chess games
All 42 games by Jiri Palica in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 9 wins, 21 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Miroslav Kvicala | 2,020 | chT-CZE 2F 1314 | A87 |
| Dec 2022 | Jiri Mazoch | 1,944 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | B06 |
| Mar 2011 | Antonin Vavra | 1,928 | chT-CZE 2E 1011 | B01 |
| Oct 2022 | Milan Flekac | 1,928 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | A96 |
| Dec 2013 | Jan Jarolim | 1,879 | chT-CZE 2F 1314 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,929 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,727 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| chT2E-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,770 |
| chT2E-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,830 |
| chT2F-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,811 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,882 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1011 | 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Palica's chess games?
42 games by Jiri Palica, from May 2014 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 Palica has played.
What does Jiri Palica play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Jiri Palica opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Palica answers 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Jiri Palica play as White?
As White, Jiri Palica's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Palica play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Palica most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Jiri Palica's FIDE rating?
Jiri Palica is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Jiri Palica played?
Our database contains 42 games by Jiri Palica, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 21 draws, 12 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Palica?
42 games by Jiri Palica 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.