Prepare against Jan Rubes
IM · Czechia · World #2,107 classical · FIDE ID 338176
Our database contains 776 games by Jan Rubes, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Rubes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Rubes 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 | 2,376 | 2,450 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,384 | 2,384 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,455 | 2,458 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 776 | 314 | 218 | 244 | 40.5% |
| As White | 384 | 170 | 108 | 106 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 392 | 144 | 110 | 138 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Rubes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Rubes's side.
First moves as White (384 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 163 | 42.4% | 59.8% |
| e4 | 135 | 35.2% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 12.5% | 57.3% |
| c4 | 27 | 7.0% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.8% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Rubes usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Rubes usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Rubes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Rubes usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rubes usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Rubes usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 101 | 52.6% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 72 | 37.5% | 41.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 5.2% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 57.0% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 53 | 41.4% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Jan Rubes's chess games
All 776 games by Jan Rubes in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 314 wins, 218 draws, 244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 37 | 14/11/12 | 37.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 30 | 13/6/11 | 43.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 7/13/10 | 23.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Jergus Pechac | 2,604 | Ceske Budejovice GMA | E94 |
| Jan 2024 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,603 | chT-CZE 2324 | E11 |
| Apr 2019 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 2,547 | ch-CZE | C54 |
| Dec 2019 | Jiri Kociscak | 2,507 | ch-CZE Blitz | D02 |
| Dec 2017 | Jan Bernasek | 2,494 | chT1W-CZE 1718 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 112 | 60.5 | 2,274 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2009 | 36 | 24.5 | 1,891 |
| ch-CZE | 2022 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2007 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,663 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2011 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,023 |
| ch-CZE Blitz | 2019 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,339 |
| Usti nad Labem Chlumecky Blitz Open | 2024 | 15 | 12.5 | 2,264 |
| Usti nad Labem Blitz Open | 2023 | 14 | 14 | 2,261 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tomas Kraus (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Rubes's chess games?
776 games by Jan Rubes, from Oct 2008 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 Jan Rubes has played.
What does Jan Rubes play on the first move as White?
Across 384 games with White in our database, Jan Rubes opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Rubes answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jan Rubes play as White?
As White, Jan Rubes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 384 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Rubes play as Black?
As Black, Jan Rubes most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 392 games.
What is Jan Rubes's FIDE rating?
Jan Rubes is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,384 in rapid and 2,455 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,450 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Jan Rubes played?
Our database contains 776 games by Jan Rubes, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 314 wins, 218 draws, 244 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Rubes?
776 games by Jan Rubes 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.