Prepare against Pavel Jirovsky
IM · Czechia · World #7,936 classical · FIDE ID 303291
Our database contains 781 games by Pavel Jirovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Jirovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Jirovsky 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 | 2,206 | 2,414 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,343 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,396 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 781 | 202 | 433 | 146 | 25.9% |
| As White | 384 | 111 | 213 | 60 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 397 | 91 | 220 | 86 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (384 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 322 | 83.9% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 10.7% | 54.9% |
| e4 | 19 | 4.9% | 42.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Jirovsky usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Jirovsky usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Jirovsky usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Jirovsky usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Jirovsky usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Jirovsky usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 65.4% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 63 | 34.1% | 49.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 103 | 71.5% | 43.7% |
| Nf6 | 41 | 28.5% | 50.0% |
Pavel Jirovsky's chess games
All 781 games by Pavel Jirovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 202 wins, 433 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 51 | 18/26/7 | 35.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 47 | 8/31/8 | 17.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 46 | 17/25/4 | 37.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 45 | 15/24/6 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 29 | 7/17/5 | 24.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 22 | 10/10/2 | 45.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 5/12/4 | 23.8% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 2/11/1 | 14.3% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 60 | 9/40/11 | 15.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 59 | 9/33/17 | 15.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 54 | 18/30/6 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 36 | 10/20/6 | 27.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 6/14/10 | 20.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 22 | 4/12/6 | 18.2% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 1/8/9 | 5.6% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Tomas Oral | 2,555 | chT-CZE 0001 | A37 |
| Feb 2006 | Michal Konopka | 2,489 | BL2-Ost 0506 | E04 |
| Jan 1994 | Ivan Hausner | 2,480 | ch-CZE Czechia | C00 |
| Jan 1996 | Melikset Khachiyan | 2,480 | Decin Open | D01 |
| Dec 2005 | Leonid Milov | 2,472 | BL2-Ost 0506 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1995 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,443 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1997 | 27 | 13 | 2,307 |
| ch-CZE | 1995 | 24 | 13 | 2,355 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,046 |
| Prague Menchik Mem Rapid | 2022 | 12 | 8 | 2,127 |
| chT2D-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,218 |
| Pardubice KB Open | 2000 | 11 | 3 | 2,317 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 1989 | 11 | 4 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Jirovsky's chess games?
781 games by Pavel Jirovsky, from Apr 2003 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 Pavel Jirovsky has played.
What does Pavel Jirovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 384 games with White in our database, Pavel Jirovsky opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Jirovsky answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Pavel Jirovsky play as White?
As White, Pavel Jirovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (51 games, 35.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (47 games, 17.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (46 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 384 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Jirovsky play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Jirovsky most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (60 games, 15.0% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 15.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (54 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 397 games.
What is Pavel Jirovsky's FIDE rating?
Pavel Jirovsky is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Pavel Jirovsky played?
Our database contains 781 games by Pavel Jirovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 202 wins, 433 draws, 146 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Jirovsky?
781 games by Pavel Jirovsky 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.