Prepare against Jan Horak
Czechia · World #9,335 classical · FIDE ID 390208
Our database contains 206 games by Jan Horak, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Horak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Horak 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 | 2,180 | 2,186 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,101 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,038 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 60 | 74 | 72 | 29.1% |
| As White | 100 | 33 | 39 | 28 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 106 | 27 | 35 | 44 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Horak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Horak's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 24 | 24.0% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.0% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Horak usually continues d3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Horak usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (4% of these games) — Horak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 46.7% | 47.6% |
| c5 | 17 | 37.8% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Jan Horak's chess games
All 206 games by Jan Horak in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 60 wins, 74 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Piesik,P | 2,412 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | A07 |
| Apr 2021 | Jiri Jirka | 2,392 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | A58 |
| Apr 2021 | Bronislav Vymazal | 2,350 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C02 |
| Jul 2021 | David Bastar Vyprachticky | 2,326 | Ceske Budejovice Open | A45 |
| Jul 2021 | Marian Sabol | 2,259 | Liberec Desko Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 1,839 |
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 8 | 2,225 |
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,246 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,932 |
| chT1E-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,028 |
| Ricany Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,931 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,049 |
| 41st Pobeskydy Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Horak's chess games?
206 games by Jan Horak, from Nov 2015 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 Horak has played.
What does Jan Horak play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Jan Horak opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Horak answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jan Horak play as White?
As White, Jan Horak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 36.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Horak play as Black?
As Black, Jan Horak most often plays: Benoni Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Jan Horak's FIDE rating?
Jan Horak is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Jan Horak played?
Our database contains 206 games by Jan Horak, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 74 draws, 72 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Horak?
206 games by Jan Horak 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.