Prepare against Jiri Vitak
FM · Czechia · World #3,271 classical · FIDE ID 358959
Our database contains 296 games by Jiri Vitak, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Vitak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Vitak 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 | 2,327 | 2,373 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,179 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,146 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 108 | 121 | 67 | 36.5% |
| As White | 161 | 61 | 70 | 30 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 135 | 47 | 51 | 37 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Vitak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Vitak's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 82.6% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 25 | 15.5% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.9% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Vitak usually continues c4 (58.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Vitak usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Vitak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vitak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Vitak usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vitak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 65.7% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 14 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 8.6% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 66.7% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 23.8% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Jiri Vitak's chess games
All 296 games by Jiri Vitak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 108 wins, 121 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | T Polak | 2,476 | 36th Czech Open E | A59 |
| Feb 2020 | Davaademberel Nomin-Erdene | 2,417 | 20th Liberec Open | B76 |
| Nov 2025 | Marian Jurcik | 2,412 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 | E81 |
| Nov 2024 | Jaroslav Polasek | 2,362 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | A84 |
| Mar 2024 | David Vichnar | 2,340 | chT1W-CZE 2324 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberec Desko Open | 2021 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,172 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,308 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,215 |
| TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,318 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,192 |
| chT1W-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,291 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,371 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Vitak's chess games?
296 games by Jiri Vitak, from Sep 2010 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 Vitak has played.
What does Jiri Vitak play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Jiri Vitak opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Vitak answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Jiri Vitak play as White?
As White, Jiri Vitak's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (29 games, 41.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Vitak play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Vitak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Jiri Vitak's FIDE rating?
Jiri Vitak is currently rated 2,327 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jiri Vitak played?
Our database contains 296 games by Jiri Vitak, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 121 draws, 67 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Vitak?
296 games by Jiri Vitak 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.