Prepare against Jiri Smutek
Czechia · World #103,521 classical · FIDE ID 385239
When preparing against Jiri Smutek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 66 games by Jiri Smutek, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Smutek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Smutek 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 | 1,719 | 1,755 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,739 | 1,755 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 17 | 17 | 32 | 25.8% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Smutek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Smutek's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Smutek usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Smutek usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Smutek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 94.4% | 32.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Jiri Smutek's chess games
All 66 games by Jiri Smutek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Vaclav Portych | 1,856 | Valasska Bystrice Open | B33 |
| Sep 2013 | Miroslav Barinka | 1,735 | Valasska Bystrice Open | B06 |
| Sep 2019 | Elefteris Vlachopulos | 1,720 | 11th Valasska Bystrice Open | B53 |
| Sep 2015 | Jan Kolibik | 1,688 | Valasska Bystrice Open | B20 |
| Sep 2019 | Pavel Hlavacek | 1,661 | 11th Valasska Bystrice Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2023 | 50 | 16.5 | 1,552 |
| 11th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,826 |
| 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,593 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Smutek's chess games?
66 games by Jiri Smutek, from Oct 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 Smutek has played.
What does Jiri Smutek play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Jiri Smutek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Smutek answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Jiri Smutek play as White?
As White, Jiri Smutek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Smutek play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Smutek most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Jiri Smutek's FIDE rating?
Jiri Smutek is currently rated 1,719 in classical chess and 1,739 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,755 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Jiri Smutek played?
Our database contains 66 games by Jiri Smutek, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Smutek?
66 games by Jiri Smutek 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.