Prepare against Jan Antonin Pesek
Czechia · World #85,363 classical · FIDE ID 23745010
When preparing against Jan Antonin Pesek, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 54 games by Jan Antonin Pesek, covering Feb 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Antonin Pesek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Antonin Pesek 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 | 1,773 | 1,797 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,608 | 1,660 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,615 | 1,615 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 13 | 16 | 25 | 24.1% |
| As White | 25 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 8.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Antonin Pesek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Antonin Pesek's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 76.0% | 28.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 24.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 28.9% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Pesek usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Pesek usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pesek usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pesek usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pesek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Pesek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 68.4% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 26.3% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Jan Antonin Pesek's chess games
All 54 games by Jan Antonin Pesek in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 13 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Veresov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Alexandr Soukup | 1,527 | Ricany Open | A01 |
| Apr 2021 | Natasa Richterova | 1,239 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | A41 |
| Jun 2022 | Ellen Lukaskova | 1,227 | chT-CZE U12 | C02 |
| Jun 2017 | Filip Cermak | 1,186 | ch-Mlada Boleslav Region U12 | C54 |
| Jun 2022 | Tomas Babula | 1,139 | chT-CZE U12 | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,382 |
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,694 |
| 26th ch-EU U10 | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 970 |
| ch-Mlada Boleslav Region U12 | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,293 |
| chT-CZE U12 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,362 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 978 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,330 |
| Prague Golden Rapid Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,686 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Antonin Pesek's chess games?
54 games by Jan Antonin Pesek, from Feb 2022 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 Antonin Pesek has played.
What does Jan Antonin Pesek play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jan Antonin Pesek opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Antonin Pesek answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jan Antonin Pesek play as White?
As White, Jan Antonin Pesek's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Antonin Pesek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Antonin Pesek most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jan Antonin Pesek's FIDE rating?
Jan Antonin Pesek is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,608 in rapid and 1,615 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jan Antonin Pesek played?
Our database contains 54 games by Jan Antonin Pesek, covering Feb 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Antonin Pesek?
54 games by Jan Antonin Pesek 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.