Prepare against Jiri Plesek
Czechia · World #19,522 classical · FIDE ID 305146
When preparing against Jiri Plesek, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 21.6% over 37 games.
Our database contains 344 games by Jiri Plesek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Plesek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Plesek 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 | 2,061 | 2,207 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 92 | 113 | 139 | 26.7% |
| As White | 169 | 52 | 52 | 65 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 175 | 40 | 61 | 74 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Plesek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Plesek's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 61.5% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 59 | 34.9% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Plesek usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Plesek usually continues Bg5 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Plesek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Plesek usually continues c4 (36.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Plesek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Plesek usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 49.5% | 45.6% |
| c6 | 41 | 45.1% | 45.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 31 | 54.4% | 32.3% |
| d5 | 20 | 35.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 10.5% | 66.7% |
Jiri Plesek's chess games
All 344 games by Jiri Plesek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 92 wins, 113 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 37 | 8/7/22 | 21.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Marek Vokac | 2,475 | Pardubice Open | B14 |
| Jan 1995 | Vadim Z Faibisovich | 2,455 | Pardubice Open | D00 |
| Mar 2015 | Tomas Kraus | 2,405 | chT-CZE 1W 1415 | A37 |
| Jan 1992 | Milan Zurek | 2,385 | Pardubice Open | A80 |
| Jan 1999 | Jan Svatos | 2,355 | chT2-CZE 9899 | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2013 | 15 | 6 | 2,194 |
| Pardubice Open | 1995 | 14 | 7 | 2,394 |
| chT2-CZE 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,220 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 8 | 2,339 |
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,108 |
| chT1W-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,261 |
| chT1W-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,075 |
| chT2-CZE 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Plesek's chess games?
344 games by Jiri Plesek, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Plesek has played.
What does Jiri Plesek play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Jiri Plesek opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Plesek answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (54% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Jiri Plesek play as White?
As White, Jiri Plesek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Plesek play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Plesek most often plays: Dutch Defense (37 games, 21.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Jiri Plesek's FIDE rating?
Jiri Plesek is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Jiri Plesek played?
Our database contains 344 games by Jiri Plesek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 113 draws, 139 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Plesek?
344 games by Jiri Plesek 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.