Prepare against Jan Bakalar
Slovakia · World #38,304 classical · FIDE ID 14901978
Our database contains 866 games by Jan Bakalar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Bakalar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Bakalar 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 | 1,943 | 2,155 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 2,037 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 2,011 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 866 | 256 | 314 | 296 | 29.6% |
| As White | 442 | 142 | 163 | 137 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 424 | 114 | 151 | 159 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Bakalar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Bakalar's side.
First moves as White (442 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 294 | 66.5% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 56 | 12.7% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 7.7% | 57.4% |
| Nc3 | 26 | 5.9% | 38.5% |
| c4 | 15 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 9 | 2.0% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bakalar usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bakalar usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bakalar usually continues d4 (39.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Bakalar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Bakalar usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bakalar usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 194 | 84.0% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 15 | 6.5% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 46.2% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 43 | 40.6% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Jan Bakalar's chess games
All 866 games by Jan Bakalar 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: 256 wins, 314 draws, 296 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 2/8/10 | 10.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 123 | 38/40/45 | 30.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 16/16/9 | 39.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Vladimir Buturin | 2,445 | ch-SVK Open | B26 |
| Oct 2009 | David S. Markosian | 2,428 | Tatry Open | C50 |
| Jun 2004 | Marian Kantorik | 2,353 | ch-SVK | B19 |
| Sep 2012 | Ladislav Dobrovolsky | 2,351 | Tatry Open | B41 |
| Jun 2004 | Peter Demeter | 2,297 | ch-SVK | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2018 | 97 | 40.5 | 2,112 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 58 | 23 | 2,126 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 36 | 22 | 2,067 |
| ch-SVK Seniors | 2015 | 31 | 19 | 2,086 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2013 | 27 | 17 | 1,992 |
| ch-SVK Seniors A | 2011 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,054 |
| ch-SVK Seniors 65 | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,987 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 17 | 7 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Bakalar's chess games?
866 games by Jan Bakalar, 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 Bakalar has played.
What does Jan Bakalar play on the first move as White?
Across 442 games with White in our database, Jan Bakalar opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Bakalar answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jan Bakalar play as White?
As White, Jan Bakalar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 28.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 442 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Bakalar play as Black?
As Black, Jan Bakalar most often plays: Sicilian (123 games, 30.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 424 games.
What is Jan Bakalar's FIDE rating?
Jan Bakalar is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Jan Bakalar played?
Our database contains 866 games by Jan Bakalar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 256 wins, 314 draws, 296 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Bakalar?
866 games by Jan Bakalar 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.