Prepare against Darius Janco
Slovakia · World #25,904 classical · FIDE ID 14911450
When preparing against Darius Janco, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 204 games by Darius Janco, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Darius Janco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darius Janco 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 | 2,012 | 2,083 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 2,096 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 2,031 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 59 | 74 | 71 | 28.9% |
| As White | 106 | 24 | 42 | 40 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 98 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darius Janco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darius Janco's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 48.6% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 45 | 42.9% | 31.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Janco usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Janco usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Janco usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 31.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Janco usually continues c4 (27.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Janco usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Janco usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 86.3% | 51.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 9.8% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 62.1% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.2% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Darius Janco's chess games
All 204 games by Darius Janco in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 59 wins, 74 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Josef Mudrak | 2,313 | Vlcnov Oharka Memorial | A00 |
| Feb 2010 | Pavol Hanko | 2,199 | chT2B-SVK 0910 | D44 |
| Sep 2013 | Vladimir Skreno | 2,195 | Banska Bystrica Open B | D13 |
| Dec 2012 | Miroslav Velcko | 2,189 | chT2B-SVK 1213 | A21 |
| Feb 2009 | Michal Janko | 2,188 | chT1W-SVK 0809 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,082 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,837 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,921 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,096 |
| ch-SVK Blitz | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,904 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,094 |
| chT2B-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,005 |
| chT2B-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darius Janco's chess games?
204 games by Darius Janco, from Jul 2005 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 Darius Janco has played.
What does Darius Janco play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Darius Janco opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darius Janco answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Darius Janco play as White?
As White, Darius Janco's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darius Janco play as Black?
As Black, Darius Janco most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Darius Janco's FIDE rating?
Darius Janco is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Darius Janco played?
Our database contains 204 games by Darius Janco, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 74 draws, 71 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darius Janco?
204 games by Darius Janco 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.