Prepare against Jiri Vanecek
Czechia · World #47,111 classical · FIDE ID 305332
Our database contains 48 games by Jiri Vanecek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Vanecek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Vanecek 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 | 1,904 | 2,042 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,019 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 2,015 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 27.1% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Vanecek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Vanecek's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Vanecek usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Vanecek usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Vanecek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vanecek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Jiri Vanecek's chess games
All 48 games by Jiri Vanecek 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Ivan Hausner | 2,428 | Rakovnik Simul | E76 |
| Apr 2007 | Zbynek Vondra | 2,142 | chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | C50 |
| Mar 2007 | Pavel Mudra | 2,122 | chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | B25 |
| Jan 1993 | Ales Pachmann | 2,065 | ch-CZE Czechia | E91 |
| Jan 1993 | Emil Szirmai | 2,005 | ch-CZE Czechia | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 1992 | 10 | 2 | 2,100 |
| chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,010 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| Jirasek Memorial Open A | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 2,172 |
| Rakovnik Simul | 2001 | 1 | 1 | 2,828 |
| CZE-chT 8788 | 1988 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 37th Czech Open E 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,311 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Vanecek's chess games?
48 games by Jiri Vanecek, 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 Vanecek has played.
What does Jiri Vanecek play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jiri Vanecek opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Vanecek answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jiri Vanecek play as White?
As White, Jiri Vanecek's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Vanecek play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Vanecek most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jiri Vanecek's FIDE rating?
Jiri Vanecek is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Jiri Vanecek played?
Our database contains 48 games by Jiri Vanecek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Vanecek?
48 games by Jiri Vanecek 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.