Prepare against Jiri Vanko
Czechia · World #55,121 classical · FIDE ID 308510
Our database contains 106 games by Jiri Vanko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Vanko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Vanko 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 | 1,873 | 2,170 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,956 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 33 | 27 | 46 | 31.1% |
| As White | 56 | 21 | 12 | 23 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Vanko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Vanko's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 75.0% | 44.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 21.4% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vanko usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Vanko usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Vanko usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 70.8% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Vanko usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vanko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Vanko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 93.9% | 40.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Jiri Vanko's chess games
All 106 games by Jiri Vanko 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: 33 wins, 27 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Jan Vavra | 2,250 | chTJ-CZE 0001 | C63 |
| Nov 2006 | Antonin Friml | 2,210 | chT2b-CZE 0607 | B85 |
| Jan 1994 | Ales Pachmann | 2,190 | ch-CZE Czechia | B40 |
| Jan 2001 | Rudolf Soukal | 2,185 | chTJ-CZE 0001 | A85 |
| Oct 2006 | Petr Gutman | 2,172 | chT2b-CZE 0607 | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlovy Vary Open | 2011 | 15 | 8 | 1,847 |
| ch-CZE 18th | 1987 | 13 | 3.5 | – |
| Karvina Hornicky Kahanec-08 | 1985 | 12 | 4 | 2,181 |
| chT2b-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,126 |
| chT2J-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
| chTJ-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,151 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2011 | 9 | 2 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Vanko's chess games?
106 games by Jiri Vanko, 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 Vanko has played.
What does Jiri Vanko play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Jiri Vanko opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Vanko answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jiri Vanko play as White?
As White, Jiri Vanko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Vanko play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Vanko most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Jiri Vanko's FIDE rating?
Jiri Vanko is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jiri Vanko played?
Our database contains 106 games by Jiri Vanko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 27 draws, 46 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Vanko?
106 games by Jiri Vanko 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.