Prepare against Jan Foldesi
Slovakia · World #101,837 classical · FIDE ID 14984407
When preparing against Jan Foldesi, expect 1.c4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Jan Foldesi, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Foldesi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Foldesi 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 | 1,724 | 1,777 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,713 | 1,727 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,671 | 1,728 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 20.0% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Foldesi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Foldesi's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Foldesi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Foldesi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Foldesi usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Foldesi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Jan Foldesi's chess games
All 30 games by Jan Foldesi in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2024 - 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: 6 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D79 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jancura,A | 1,820 | Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | B77 |
| Apr 2024 | Tomas Muller | 1,700 | ch-SVK U12 | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Janousek,Matej | 1,505 | Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | A22 |
| Jun 2024 | Tomas Hornacek | 1,500 | ch-SVK U2300 | A29 |
| Jun 2024 | Ema Zitnanska | 1,181 | ch-SVK U2300 | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,752 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,422 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,498 |
| Slovakia Chess Open # O Pohár L.Stura | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,724 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Foldesi's chess games?
30 games by Jan Foldesi, from Feb 2024 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 Foldesi has played.
What does Jan Foldesi play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jan Foldesi opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Foldesi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (50% of games).
What openings does Jan Foldesi play as White?
As White, Jan Foldesi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Foldesi play as Black?
As Black, Jan Foldesi most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Jan Foldesi's FIDE rating?
Jan Foldesi is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess, 1,713 in rapid and 1,671 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,777 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Jan Foldesi played?
Our database contains 30 games by Jan Foldesi, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Foldesi?
30 games by Jan Foldesi 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.