Prepare against Josef Jiruse
Czechia · World #28,727 classical · FIDE ID 309273
Our database contains 433 games by Josef Jiruse, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josef Jiruse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Jiruse 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 | 1,993 | 2,159 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,037 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 440 | 153 | 129 | 158 | 34.8% |
| As White | 234 | 88 | 73 | 73 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 206 | 65 | 56 | 85 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Jiruse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Jiruse's side.
First moves as White (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 44.9% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 22.6% | 45.3% |
| c4 | 45 | 19.2% | 53.3% |
| f4 | 25 | 10.7% | 66.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.7% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Jiruse usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Jiruse usually continues f4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jiruse usually continues d3 (40.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 45.3% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Jiruse usually continues g3 (63.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Jiruse usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Jiruse usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 75 | 70.1% | 48.7% |
| c5 | 28 | 26.2% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 61.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 28.1% | 53.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Josef Jiruse's chess games
All 433 games by Josef Jiruse in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 153 wins, 129 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 35 | 13/9/13 | 37.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 12/11/12 | 34.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 24 | 10/11/3 | 41.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 67 | 24/18/25 | 35.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Vladimir Buturin | 2,430 | Policka Open | B29 |
| Jan 1997 | Josef Kourek | 2,320 | chT1b-CZE 9697 | D03 |
| Jan 2010 | Gerald Loew | 2,306 | Marianske Lazne Open | D30 |
| Nov 2006 | Milos Kozak | 2,257 | Liberec Open | B10 |
| Jan 1995 | Jaroslav Vorisek | 2,230 | chT1a-CZE | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2014 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,077 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2015 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,027 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2020 | 20 | 7.5 | 1,976 |
| Novy Bor Open | 2011 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,058 |
| 11th Hradec Kralove Open | 2022 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,035 |
| chT1b-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| 2nd Plzen Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| 3rd Cesky Krumlov Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Jiruse's chess games?
433 games by Josef Jiruse, from Apr 2003 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 Josef Jiruse has played.
What does Josef Jiruse play on the first move as White?
Across 234 games with White in our database, Josef Jiruse opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Jiruse answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Josef Jiruse play as White?
As White, Josef Jiruse's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Réti Opening (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Bird's opening (24 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 234 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Jiruse play as Black?
As Black, Josef Jiruse most often plays: Caro-Kann (67 games, 35.8% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 206 games.
What is Josef Jiruse's FIDE rating?
Josef Jiruse is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Josef Jiruse played?
Our database contains 433 games by Josef Jiruse, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 129 draws, 158 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Jiruse?
433 games by Josef Jiruse 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.