Prepare against Jiri Rydl
FM · Czechia · World #1,442 classical · FIDE ID 346390
Our database contains 596 games by Jiri Rydl, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Rydl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Rydl 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 | 2,414 | 2,441 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,365 | 2,365 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,318 | 2,318 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 596 | 251 | 210 | 135 | 42.1% |
| As White | 299 | 141 | 98 | 60 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 297 | 110 | 112 | 75 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Rydl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Rydl's side.
First moves as White (299 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 152 | 50.8% | 66.1% |
| c4 | 125 | 41.8% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 7.0% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rydl usually continues Nc3 (73.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Rydl usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rydl usually continues d3 (94.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 59.6% score
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Rydl usually continues g3 (64.6% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Rydl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Rydl usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 119 | 85.6% | 59.2% |
| d6 | 14 | 10.1% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.6% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 39.0% | 36.6% |
| Nf6 | 35 | 33.3% | 68.6% |
| e6 | 29 | 27.6% | 55.2% |
Jiri Rydl's chess games
All 596 games by Jiri Rydl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 251 wins, 210 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 12/16/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 16/9/3 | 57.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 11/13/4 | 39.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 7/12/8 | 25.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 25 | 10/11/4 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 49 | 17/19/13 | 34.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 39 | 7/19/13 | 17.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Jan Bernasek | 2,515 | chT1W-CZE 2324 | A25 |
| Oct 2019 | Martin Neugebauer | 2,481 | chT-CZE 1920 | E05 |
| Oct 2019 | Tomas Kraus | 2,475 | chT1W-CZE 1920 | C60 |
| Oct 2021 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,459 | chT1W-CZE 2122 | A20 |
| Mar 2024 | Petr Haba | 2,445 | chT1W-CZE 2324 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2017 | 30 | 20.5 | 2,452 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2010 | 27 | 17.5 | 1,788 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2016 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,386 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 18 | 9 | 2,344 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2012 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 2,099 |
| ch-Czech Fed U16 | 2013 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,024 |
| Ricany Open | 2013 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,959 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jakub Pulpan (14 games) · Jan Vykouk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Rydl's chess games?
596 games by Jiri Rydl, from Apr 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 Rydl has played.
What does Jiri Rydl play on the first move as White?
Across 299 games with White in our database, Jiri Rydl opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Rydl answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games).
What openings does Jiri Rydl play as White?
As White, Jiri Rydl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 299 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Rydl play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Rydl most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 17.9% win rate); French Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 297 games.
What is Jiri Rydl's FIDE rating?
Jiri Rydl is currently rated 2,414 in classical chess, 2,365 in rapid and 2,318 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Jiri Rydl played?
Our database contains 596 games by Jiri Rydl, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 251 wins, 210 draws, 135 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Rydl?
596 games by Jiri Rydl 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.