Prepare against Jiri Vencl
Czechia · World #81,674 classical · FIDE ID 355437
When preparing against Jiri Vencl, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 121 games by Jiri Vencl, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Vencl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Vencl 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 | 1,784 | 1,787 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 35 | 43 | 43 | 28.9% |
| As White | 57 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 64 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Vencl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Vencl's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 78.9% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.8% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 8.8% | 90.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Vencl usually continues c4 (29.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vencl usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Vencl usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Vencl usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Vencl usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Vencl usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 89.7% | 55.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 22.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Jiri Vencl's chess games
All 121 games by Jiri Vencl in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 35 wins, 43 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Wolfgang Koenig | 2,295 | Chrudim Open | E12 |
| Jan 2001 | Frantisek Stross | 2,246 | Klatovy Open B | B70 |
| Jul 2004 | Marcel Reznicek | 2,027 | Klatovy Open B | A01 |
| Jan 2000 | Zdenek Straka | 1,890 | Klatovy Open B | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2005 | 94 | 45.5 | 1,872 |
| Chrudim Open | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| Klatovy Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,564 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,482 |
| chT2D-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Vencl's chess games?
121 games by Jiri Vencl, from Nov 2016 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 Vencl has played.
What does Jiri Vencl play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Jiri Vencl opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Vencl answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jiri Vencl play as White?
As White, Jiri Vencl's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Vencl play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Vencl most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Jiri Vencl's FIDE rating?
Jiri Vencl is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Jiri Vencl played?
Our database contains 121 games by Jiri Vencl, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 43 draws, 43 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Vencl?
121 games by Jiri Vencl 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.