Prepare against Lucie Jinova
Czechia · World #21,923 classical · FIDE ID 316466
When preparing against Lucie Jinova, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 362 games by Lucie Jinova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucie Jinova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucie Jinova 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 | 2,041 | 2,159 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,094 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,177 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 362 | 161 | 88 | 113 | 44.5% |
| As White | 177 | 88 | 41 | 48 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 185 | 73 | 47 | 65 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucie Jinova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucie Jinova's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 141 | 79.7% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 30 | 16.9% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.8% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Jinova usually continues c3 (63.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Jinova usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Jinova usually continues d4 (41.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Jinova usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Jinova usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Jinova usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 91 | 81.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 17.9% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 66.0% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 34.0% | 50.0% |
Lucie Jinova's chess games
All 362 games by Lucie Jinova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 161 wins, 88 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 40 | 21/9/10 | 52.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 20 | 13/4/3 | 65.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 5/9/8 | 22.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Pavel Kopecky | 2,285 | chT2b-CZE 0001 | B22 |
| Mar 2009 | Anna Lomako | 2,277 | 10th ch-EU w | C41 |
| Nov 2009 | Tomas Reznicek | 2,272 | chT1W-CZE 0910 | C06 |
| Aug 2011 | Petr Pokorny | 2,260 | Brno Trade Open | B22 |
| Dec 2012 | Olga Sikorova | 2,257 | ch-CZE blitz w | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE w | 2003 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-CZE U12 Girls | 1995 | 18 | 12 | – |
| ch-CZE U16 Girls | 1999 | 16 | 14 | 2,370 |
| 10th ch-EU w | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,038 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 1993 | 10 | 7 | 2,170 |
| ch-CZE U10 Girls | 1993 | 10 | 10 | – |
| ch-CZE U14 Girls | 1997 | 9 | 7.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucie Jinova's chess games?
362 games by Lucie Jinova, from Apr 2003 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 Lucie Jinova has played.
What does Lucie Jinova play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Lucie Jinova opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucie Jinova answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games).
What openings does Lucie Jinova play as White?
As White, Lucie Jinova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (40 games, 52.5% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 65.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucie Jinova play as Black?
As Black, Lucie Jinova most often plays: French: Advance Variation (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Lucie Jinova's FIDE rating?
Lucie Jinova is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Lucie Jinova played?
Our database contains 362 games by Lucie Jinova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 88 draws, 113 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucie Jinova?
362 games by Lucie Jinova 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.