Prepare against Milan Jarabek
Slovakia · World #87,034 classical · FIDE ID 14928264
When preparing against Milan Jarabek, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 274 games by Milan Jarabek, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Milan Jarabek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Jarabek 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 | 1,767 | 1,836 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,856 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,794 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 86 | 79 | 109 | 31.4% |
| As White | 136 | 43 | 37 | 56 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 138 | 43 | 42 | 53 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Jarabek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Jarabek's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 80.1% | 46.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 8.8% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Jarabek usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Jarabek usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Jarabek usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Jarabek usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jarabek usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Jarabek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 76.1% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 11.4% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 74.1% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Milan Jarabek's chess games
All 274 games by Milan Jarabek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 86 wins, 79 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Jan Stehlik | 2,025 | ch-SVK U18 | B85 |
| Dec 2017 | Vince Vegh | 1,919 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | A04 |
| Oct 2018 | Miroslav Puskas | 1,898 | chT3A2-SVK 1819 | B50 |
| Nov 2013 | Lubica Skapikova | 1,893 | chT4A21-SVK 1314 | B85 |
| Feb 2015 | Peter Brunovsky | 1,869 | chT4A21-SVK 1415 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U18 | 2012 | 17 | 5 | 1,685 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2012 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,736 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 1,748 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 1,854 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,781 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,915 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,649 |
| 3rd Senica Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Jarabek's chess games?
274 games by Milan Jarabek, from May 2011 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 Milan Jarabek has played.
What does Milan Jarabek play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Milan Jarabek opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Jarabek answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Milan Jarabek play as White?
As White, Milan Jarabek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Jarabek play as Black?
As Black, Milan Jarabek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Milan Jarabek's FIDE rating?
Milan Jarabek is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Milan Jarabek played?
Our database contains 274 games by Milan Jarabek, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 79 draws, 109 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Jarabek?
274 games by Milan Jarabek 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.