Prepare against Jiri Zapletal
Czechia · World #12,531 classical · FIDE ID 339326
Our database contains 345 games by Jiri Zapletal, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Zapletal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Zapletal 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 | 2,134 | 2,134 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,067 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,984 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 345 | 67 | 176 | 102 | 19.4% |
| As White | 175 | 36 | 99 | 40 | 20.6% |
| As Black | 170 | 31 | 77 | 62 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Zapletal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Zapletal's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 33.7% | 55.1% |
| c4 | 55 | 31.4% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 50 | 28.6% | 43.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 5.7% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Zapletal usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Zapletal usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zapletal usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Zapletal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zapletal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zapletal usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 57 | 57.6% | 45.6% |
| e5 | 16 | 16.2% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 10 | 10.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 10.1% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.1% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 27 | 62.8% | 42.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 20.9% | 5.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Jiri Zapletal's chess games
All 345 games by Jiri Zapletal in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 67 wins, 176 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 2/15/6 | 8.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 3/11/3 | 17.6% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 44 | 6/30/8 | 13.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 2/8/8 | 11.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 0/8/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Sergey Shurygin | 2,365 | ch-SVK | A10 |
| Jan 1992 | Sandor Kustar | 2,335 | Karvina Open | E76 |
| Jan 1993 | Akaki Shalamberidze | 2,330 | Pardubice Open | B37 |
| Jan 1996 | Pavel Simacek | 2,285 | chT-CZE 9596 | D00 |
| Jan 2007 | Pavel Karhanek | 2,256 | Marianske Lazne Open | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2005 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,209 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-Morava U14 | 2008 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,763 |
| Olomouc Open | 2005 | 15 | 6 | 2,291 |
| Litomysl Open | 1995 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-B | 1995 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Zapletal's chess games?
345 games by Jiri Zapletal, from May 2011 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 Zapletal has played.
What does Jiri Zapletal play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Jiri Zapletal opens with 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Zapletal answers 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Jiri Zapletal play as White?
As White, Jiri Zapletal's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 8.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Zapletal play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Zapletal most often plays: Philidor (44 games, 13.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 170 games.
What is Jiri Zapletal's FIDE rating?
Jiri Zapletal is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jiri Zapletal played?
Our database contains 345 games by Jiri Zapletal, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 176 draws, 102 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Zapletal?
345 games by Jiri Zapletal 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.