Prepare against Tomas Jirkovsky
Czechia · World #30,366 classical · FIDE ID 311553
When preparing against Tomas Jirkovsky, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 123 games by Tomas Jirkovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Jirkovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Jirkovsky 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 | 1,983 | 2,100 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 2,010 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 44 | 29 | 50 | 35.8% |
| As White | 64 | 24 | 15 | 25 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 59 | 20 | 14 | 25 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Jirkovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Jirkovsky's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 100.0% | 49.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Jirkovsky usually continues Nc3 (44.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Jirkovsky usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Jirkovsky usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 29 | 96.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Tomas Jirkovsky's chess games
All 123 games by Tomas Jirkovsky 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: 44 wins, 29 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Ivan Hausner | 2,428 | Rakovnik Simul | E76 |
| Jan 1996 | Jan Spesny | 2,295 | chT2b-CZE 9596 | E88 |
| Jan 2002 | Aleksei Kireev | 2,290 | 8th Nachod Open | B06 |
| Jan 1992 | Svetozar Tokovic | 2,230 | Hradec Kralove Open | B27 |
| Jan 1998 | Tomas Kucera | 2,165 | Svetla nad Sazavou Open A | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hradec Kralove Open | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,281 |
| Frymburk Open A | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| 23rd Jirasek Memorial Open | 2011 | 9 | 2 | 1,732 |
| chT1a-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,063 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Open A | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,327 |
| chT1b-CZE | 1995 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,026 |
| 8th Nachod Open | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,233 |
| Jirasek Memorial Open A | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Jirkovsky's chess games?
123 games by Tomas Jirkovsky, 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 Tomas Jirkovsky has played.
What does Tomas Jirkovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Tomas Jirkovsky opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Jirkovsky answers 1...c6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tomas Jirkovsky play as White?
As White, Tomas Jirkovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Jirkovsky play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Jirkovsky most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Tomas Jirkovsky's FIDE rating?
Tomas Jirkovsky is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Tomas Jirkovsky played?
Our database contains 123 games by Tomas Jirkovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 29 draws, 50 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Jirkovsky?
123 games by Tomas Jirkovsky 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.