Prepare against Jiri Sekanina
Czechia · World #24,924 classical · FIDE ID 305111
Our database contains 206 games by Jiri Sekanina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Sekanina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Sekanina 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 | 2,018 | 2,166 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,068 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 53 | 94 | 59 | 25.7% |
| As White | 97 | 24 | 46 | 27 | 24.7% |
| As Black | 109 | 29 | 48 | 32 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Sekanina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Sekanina's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 64 | 66.0% | 46.9% |
| e4 | 27 | 27.8% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 66% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Sekanina usually continues g3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sekanina usually continues Nc3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sekanina usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sekanina usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sekanina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Sekanina usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 82.8% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Jiri Sekanina's chess games
All 206 games by Jiri Sekanina 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: 53 wins, 94 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | English Opening | 29 | 9/13/7 | 31.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Jan Plachetka | 2,388 | chT2E-CZE 1112 | A30 |
| Nov 2011 | Karol Motuz | 2,346 | chT2E-CZE 1112 | D85 |
| Jan 1997 | Viktor Nikolaevich Volodin | 2,305 | ch-Moravia | E63 |
| Dec 2012 | Zdenek Ramik | 2,275 | chT2E-CZE 1213 | C62 |
| Dec 2010 | Milan Drtina | 2,247 | chT-CZE 2E 1011 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 2E 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,974 |
| chT2E-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 2,084 |
| chT2E-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,083 |
| chT-MOR 2S 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,244 |
| chT2d-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3 | 2,032 |
| chT2E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,003 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Sekanina's chess games?
206 games by Jiri Sekanina, 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 Sekanina has played.
What does Jiri Sekanina play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Jiri Sekanina opens with 1.c4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Sekanina answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jiri Sekanina play as White?
As White, Jiri Sekanina's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (29 games, 31.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Sekanina play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Sekanina most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Jiri Sekanina's FIDE rating?
Jiri Sekanina is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jiri Sekanina played?
Our database contains 206 games by Jiri Sekanina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 94 draws, 59 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Sekanina?
206 games by Jiri Sekanina 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.