Prepare against Jiri Salac

Czechia · World #54,577 classical · FIDE ID 303992

When preparing against Jiri Salac, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.

Our database contains 305 games by Jiri Salac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Salac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Salac 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Salac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Salac's side.

First moves as White (151 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 49.3% score
  • …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Salac usually continues Bf4 (53.7% score)
  • …d5 (23% of these games) — Salac usually continues Bf4 (45.5% score)
  • …g6 (10% of these games) — Salac usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
  • …f5 (50% of these games) — Salac usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
  • …c5 (50% of these games) — Salac usually continues e3 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)

Jiri Salac's chess games

All 305 games by Jiri Salac in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 81 wins, 113 draws, 111 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Jiri Salac's chess games?

305 games by Jiri Salac, from Apr 2003 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 Salac has played.

What does Jiri Salac play on the first move as White?

Across 151 games with White in our database, Jiri Salac opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Salac answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).

What openings does Jiri Salac play as White?

As White, Jiri Salac's most-played openings in our database are: London System (86 games, 30.2% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Jiri Salac play as Black?

As Black, Jiri Salac most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.

What is Jiri Salac's FIDE rating?

Jiri Salac is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Mar 2010).

How many games has Jiri Salac played?

Our database contains 305 games by Jiri Salac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 113 draws, 111 losses (26.6% win rate).

How do I prepare against Jiri Salac?

305 games by Jiri Salac 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.

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