Prepare against Jiri Soukup
FM · Czechia · World #3,409 classical · FIDE ID 310840
Our database contains 299 games by Jiri Soukup, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Soukup's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Soukup 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 | 2,322 | 2,405 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,326 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,285 | 2,316 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 152 | 70 | 77 | 50.8% |
| As White | 145 | 77 | 32 | 36 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 154 | 75 | 38 | 41 | 48.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Soukup's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Soukup's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 81.4% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.8% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Soukup usually continues a3 (63.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Soukup usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Soukup usually continues Qe2 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Soukup usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Soukup usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 55.1% | 56.6% |
| c5 | 28 | 40.6% | 58.9% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 53.8% | 58.9% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 28.8% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 13.5% | 78.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Jiri Soukup's chess games
All 299 games by Jiri Soukup in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 152 wins, 70 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 53 | 28/11/14 | 52.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,455 | chT-CZE 1W 1314 | B40 |
| Feb 2016 | Petr Simek | 2,382 | chT2A-CZE 1516 | D26 |
| Nov 2005 | Jindrich Trapl | 2,370 | chT2b-CZE 0506 | A29 |
| Jan 2014 | Eduard Meduna | 2,369 | chT-CZE 1W 1314 | B10 |
| Dec 2018 | Kirill Burdalev | 2,356 | chT-CZE 2B 1819 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 15 | 7 | 2,219 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,270 |
| chT-CZE 1W 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 2,313 |
| chT2B-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,195 |
| chT-CZE 1W 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 2,267 |
| chT2b-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,354 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,329 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Soukup's chess games?
299 games by Jiri Soukup, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Soukup has played.
What does Jiri Soukup play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Jiri Soukup opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Soukup answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jiri Soukup play as White?
As White, Jiri Soukup's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 52.8% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Soukup play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Soukup most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (12 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Jiri Soukup's FIDE rating?
Jiri Soukup is currently rated 2,322 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,285 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Jiri Soukup played?
Our database contains 299 games by Jiri Soukup, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 70 draws, 77 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Soukup?
299 games by Jiri Soukup 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.