Prepare against Josef Jurek
IM · Czechia · World #11,046 classical · FIDE ID 300993
When preparing against Josef Jurek, expect 1.Nf3 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as Black, 14.6% over 41 games.
Our database contains 2,460 games by Josef Jurek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Josef Jurek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Jurek 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 | 2,154 | 2,390 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,299 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,306 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,460 | 883 | 1,052 | 525 | 35.9% |
| As White | 1,241 | 478 | 545 | 218 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 1,219 | 405 | 507 | 307 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Jurek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Jurek's side.
First moves as White (1,241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 784 | 63.2% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 308 | 24.8% | 58.4% |
| c4 | 144 | 11.6% | 62.8% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.2% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Jurek usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Jurek usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Jurek usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 58.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Jurek usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Jurek usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Jurek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (573 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 434 | 75.7% | 54.0% |
| c5 | 102 | 17.8% | 71.6% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (395 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 291 | 73.7% | 49.7% |
| e6 | 67 | 17.0% | 49.3% |
| d5 | 19 | 4.8% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 14 | 3.5% | 67.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Josef Jurek's chess games
All 2,460 games by Josef Jurek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 883 wins, 1,052 draws, 525 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E66 | Indian Defense | 213 | 80/96/37 | 37.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 174 | 70/67/37 | 40.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 118 | 38/57/23 | 32.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 109 | 37/54/18 | 33.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 90 | 40/36/14 | 44.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 79 | 36/27/16 | 45.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 52 | 13/30/9 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 50 | 24/15/11 | 48.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 49 | 19/24/6 | 38.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 41 | 22/12/7 | 53.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 139 | 41/59/39 | 29.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 139 | 52/59/28 | 37.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 110 | 25/52/33 | 22.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 92 | 22/44/26 | 23.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 69 | 19/33/17 | 27.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 62 | 20/20/22 | 32.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 48 | 17/20/11 | 35.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 46 | 10/20/16 | 21.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 43 | 20/19/4 | 46.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 41 | 6/23/12 | 14.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Nikola Sedlak | 2,576 | 22nd Donau Open | C19 |
| Dec 2009 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,557 | Donau Open 18th | E06 |
| Jan 2000 | Miso Cebalo | 2,553 | 5th Baden Casino Open | E12 |
| Jun 1999 | Jiri Stocek | 2,537 | ch-CZE | C10 |
| Jan 1990 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,525 | Staufer Open | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2013 | 89 | 64 | 2,355 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 53 | 22.5 | 2,249 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 34 | 22.5 | 2,185 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1993 | 33 | 25 | 2,526 |
| Klatovy Open | 2014 | 26 | 19 | 2,416 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2000 | 22 | 7.5 | 2,248 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,385 |
| Marianske Lazne IM-A | 2011 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,330 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Richard Biolek (19 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Jurek's chess games?
2,460 games by Josef Jurek, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Jurek has played.
What does Josef Jurek play on the first move as White?
Across 1,241 games with White in our database, Josef Jurek opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Jurek answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Josef Jurek play as White?
As White, Josef Jurek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (213 games, 37.6% win rate); English Opening (174 games, 40.2% win rate); Réti Opening (118 games, 32.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Jurek play as Black?
As Black, Josef Jurek most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (139 games, 29.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (139 games, 37.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (110 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,219 games.
What is Josef Jurek's FIDE rating?
Josef Jurek is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Josef Jurek played?
Our database contains 2,460 games by Josef Jurek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 883 wins, 1,052 draws, 525 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Jurek?
2,460 games by Josef Jurek 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.