Prepare against Jiri Zitek
Czechia · World #78,663 classical · FIDE ID 382612
When preparing against Jiri Zitek, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Jiri Zitek, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Zitek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Zitek 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 | 1,793 | 1,810 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,829 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 16 | 6 | 28 | 32.0% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Zitek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Zitek's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zitek usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Zitek usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Zitek usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zitek usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Jiri Zitek's chess games
All 50 games by Jiri Zitek in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Jaroslav Kucera | 1,953 | chT-Liberec Region 2223 | B01 |
| Oct 2013 | Borys Gurtovoi | 1,947 | 14th Liberec Open | C41 |
| Sep 2023 | Daniel Kulich | 1,932 | Valasska Bystrice Open | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Petr Pesek | 1,903 | Olomouc Seniors 65 Open | B12 |
| Oct 2013 | Daniel Ulicny | 1,870 | 14th Liberec Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Liberec Region 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,682 |
| 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,608 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,651 |
| Olomouc Seniors 65 Open | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,745 |
| 14th Liberec Open | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 1,901 |
| Liberec Desko Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,789 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 65 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,709 |
| 15th Liberec Open | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Zitek's chess games?
50 games by Jiri Zitek, from Aug 2013 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 Zitek has played.
What does Jiri Zitek play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jiri Zitek opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Zitek answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jiri Zitek play as White?
As White, Jiri Zitek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Zitek play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Zitek most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Rat Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jiri Zitek's FIDE rating?
Jiri Zitek is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Jiri Zitek played?
Our database contains 50 games by Jiri Zitek, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Zitek?
50 games by Jiri Zitek 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.