Prepare against Michal Jares
FM · Czechia · World #3,867 classical · FIDE ID 386839
Our database contains 377 games by Michal Jares, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Jares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Jares 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 | 2,306 | 2,390 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,278 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,261 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 143 | 133 | 101 | 37.9% |
| As White | 187 | 85 | 67 | 35 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 190 | 58 | 66 | 66 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Jares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Jares's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 100 | 53.5% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 57 | 30.5% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 18 | 9.6% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 10 | 5.3% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Jares usually continues g3 (52.6% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Jares usually continues g3 (68.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Jares usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 61.4% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Jares usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Jares usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Jares usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 60.4% | 44.0% |
| c6 | 37 | 38.5% | 47.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 81.3% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 14.1% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Michal Jares's chess games
All 377 games by Michal Jares in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 143 wins, 133 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 50 | 19/23/8 | 38.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Catalan | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 4/11/10 | 16.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Richard Stalmach | 2,448 | 36th Czech Open A | D31 |
| Jun 2023 | Hilmir Freyr Heimisson | 2,413 | Teplice Open | A39 |
| Jul 2023 | Martin Cerveny | 2,400 | 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | D02 |
| Jul 2025 | Adam Frank | 2,384 | 36th Czech Open A | B15 |
| Mar 2023 | Ondrej Svanda | 2,366 | ch-CZE U20 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 1,828 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,135 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,075 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2024 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,491 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,349 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Jares's chess games?
377 games by Michal Jares, from Sep 2015 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 Michal Jares has played.
What does Michal Jares play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Michal Jares opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Jares answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michal Jares play as White?
As White, Michal Jares's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (50 games, 38.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Jares play as Black?
As Black, Michal Jares most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (25 games, 16.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Michal Jares's FIDE rating?
Michal Jares is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Michal Jares played?
Our database contains 377 games by Michal Jares, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 133 draws, 101 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Jares?
377 games by Michal Jares 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.