Prepare against Jan Dvorak
Czechia · World #18,858 classical · FIDE ID 314870
Our database contains 301 games by Jan Dvorak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Dvorak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Dvorak 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 | 2,067 | 2,293 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,191 | 2,215 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,225 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 301 | 94 | 127 | 80 | 31.2% |
| As White | 140 | 46 | 61 | 33 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 161 | 48 | 66 | 47 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Dvorak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Dvorak's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 71.4% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 30 | 21.4% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Dvorak usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Dvorak usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Dvorak usually continues g4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Dvorak usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Dvorak usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Dvorak usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 70 | 93.3% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 73.7% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 13 | 22.8% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
Jan Dvorak's chess games
All 301 games by Jan Dvorak 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: 94 wins, 127 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D34 | English Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Marian Sabol | 2,365 | Pardubice Open B | D37 |
| Jul 2023 | Petr Soucek | 2,324 | 34th Czech Open E | D32 |
| Nov 2009 | Zdenek Pokorny | 2,306 | chT1W-CZE 0910 | A80 |
| Dec 2004 | Vlastimil Vodicka | 2,306 | chT-CZE 2C 0405 | A46 |
| Jul 2022 | Ivan Hausner | 2,290 | 28th Klatovy Open | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1W-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| chT-CZE 2C 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,321 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,191 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,159 |
| chT2a-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,161 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,218 |
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| chT1W-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Dvorak's chess games?
301 games by Jan Dvorak, 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 Jan Dvorak has played.
What does Jan Dvorak play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Jan Dvorak opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Dvorak answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan Dvorak play as White?
As White, Jan Dvorak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Dvorak play as Black?
As Black, Jan Dvorak most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Jan Dvorak's FIDE rating?
Jan Dvorak is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 2,191 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Jan Dvorak played?
Our database contains 301 games by Jan Dvorak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 127 draws, 80 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Dvorak?
301 games by Jan Dvorak 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.