Prepare against Pavel Jirman
Czechia · World #35,704 classical · FIDE ID 339563
When preparing against Pavel Jirman, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 73 games by Pavel Jirman, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Jirman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Jirman 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 | 1,955 | 2,063 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 2,031 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 29 | 21 | 23 | 39.7% |
| As White | 42 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Jirman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Jirman's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 63.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Jirman usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Jirman usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Jirman usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Pavel Jirman's chess games
All 73 games by Pavel Jirman in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 29 wins, 21 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D62 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Pavel Vavra | 2,350 | ch-CZE U18 | C77 |
| Jan 1995 | Jan Lamser | 2,295 | chT2-CZE | C50 |
| Jan 1993 | Robert Seifarth | 2,260 | ch-CZE U18 | C47 |
| Jan 1992 | Stephane Salus | 2,205 | ch-CZE U18 | C45 |
| Nov 2016 | Pavel Kolar | 2,190 | chT2C-CZE 1617 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U18 | 1993 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,325 |
| chT2C-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,254 |
| Klatovy Open | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| Klatovy Open A | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,213 |
| chT2-CZE | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,409 |
| chT2A-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,627 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,911 |
| chT2A-CZE 1819 | 2018 | 4 | 4 | 2,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Jirman's chess games?
73 games by Pavel Jirman, from May 2011 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 Pavel Jirman has played.
What does Pavel Jirman play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Pavel Jirman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Jirman answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Jirman play as White?
As White, Pavel Jirman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Jirman play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Jirman most often plays: London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Pavel Jirman's FIDE rating?
Pavel Jirman is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Pavel Jirman played?
Our database contains 73 games by Pavel Jirman, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 21 draws, 23 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Jirman?
73 games by Pavel Jirman 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.