Prepare against Jiri Svetly
Czechia · World #71,981 classical · FIDE ID 316032
When preparing against Jiri Svetly, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 229 games by Jiri Svetly, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Svetly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Svetly 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 | 1,814 | 2,048 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,985 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 101 | 37 | 91 | 44.1% |
| As White | 108 | 54 | 19 | 35 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 121 | 47 | 18 | 56 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Svetly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Svetly's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 99.1% | 58.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 58.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Svetly usually continues c4 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Svetly usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Svetly usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Svetly usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 54 | 94.7% | 53.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 95.5% | 38.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Jiri Svetly's chess games
All 229 games by Jiri Svetly in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 101 wins, 37 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 52 | 25/8/19 | 48.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Jakub Vojta | 2,256 | Ricany Open A | B07 |
| Jan 2000 | Ladislav Hrbolka | 2,219 | chT2b-CZE 0001 | E70 |
| Oct 2016 | Lubos Jedlicka | 2,214 | 7th Hradec Kralove Open | A57 |
| Jun 2024 | Jiri Jires | 2,137 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B07 |
| Jun 2024 | Tobias Svacina | 2,127 | Ceske Budejovice Open | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2023 | 18 | 7 | 1,692 |
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,986 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2023 | 16 | 14 | 1,912 |
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,876 |
| FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 1,730 |
| Prague Golden Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,957 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,937 |
| Prague-E | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Svetly's chess games?
229 games by Jiri Svetly, from Apr 2005 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 Svetly has played.
What does Jiri Svetly play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Jiri Svetly opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Svetly answers 1...d6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jiri Svetly play as White?
As White, Jiri Svetly's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Svetly play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Svetly most often plays: Pirc Defense (52 games, 48.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Jiri Svetly's FIDE rating?
Jiri Svetly is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Jiri Svetly played?
Our database contains 229 games by Jiri Svetly, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 37 draws, 91 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Svetly?
229 games by Jiri Svetly 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.