Prepare against Jiri Snopek
Czechia · World #93,203 classical · FIDE ID 314242
When preparing against Jiri Snopek, expect 1.Nf3 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Jiri Snopek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Snopek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Snopek 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 | 1,749 | 2,022 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 52 | 88 | 61 | 25.9% |
| As White | 103 | 31 | 42 | 30 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 98 | 21 | 46 | 31 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Snopek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Snopek's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 93 | 90.3% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 8.7% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 90% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Snopek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Snopek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Snopek usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Snopek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Snopek usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Snopek usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 54 | 88.5% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 11.5% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Jiri Snopek's chess games
All 201 games by Jiri Snopek 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: 52 wins, 88 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 31 | 10/15/6 | 32.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E60 | Old Indian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Pavel Podlesny | 2,184 | Karvina Open | D35 |
| May 2002 | Jaroslav Smetana | 2,112 | Ostrava Open A | A15 |
| Jan 2005 | Josef Horyna | 1,967 | Marianske Lazne Open | D78 |
| May 2003 | Bretislav Tejnsky | 1,848 | Ostrava Open A | A30 |
| Jan 2006 | Sebastian Hasinski | 1,808 | 3rd Orlova Open | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2015 | 50 | 24.5 | 1,892 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 27 | 11.5 | 1,858 |
| Ostrava Open A | 2003 | 20 | 7.5 | 1,987 |
| 1st Orlova Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,771 |
| 8th Orlova Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-Moravia Open | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,151 |
| Ostrava CEZ Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Snopek's chess games?
201 games by Jiri Snopek, 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 Snopek has played.
What does Jiri Snopek play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Jiri Snopek opens with 1.Nf3 (90% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Snopek answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jiri Snopek play as White?
As White, Jiri Snopek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Snopek play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Snopek most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Jiri Snopek's FIDE rating?
Jiri Snopek is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jiri Snopek played?
Our database contains 201 games by Jiri Snopek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 88 draws, 61 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Snopek?
201 games by Jiri Snopek 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.