Prepare against Jan Balin
Czechia · World #4,854 classical · FIDE ID 315451
Our database contains 361 games by Jan Balin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Balin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Balin 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 | 2,277 | 2,372 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,328 | 2,342 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,357 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 361 | 153 | 138 | 70 | 42.4% |
| As White | 193 | 90 | 72 | 31 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 168 | 63 | 66 | 39 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Balin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Balin's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 53.9% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 56 | 29.0% | 66.1% |
| c4 | 16 | 8.3% | 71.9% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 8.3% | 78.1% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Balin usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Balin usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Balin usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Balin usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Balin usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Balin usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 54.3% | 59.8% |
| d5 | 20 | 21.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 17.0% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 81.0% | 54.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Jan Balin's chess games
All 361 games by Jan Balin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 153 wins, 138 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Marek Vokac | 2,459 | 4th Teplice Open | B31 |
| Jan 2011 | Zuzana Hagarova | 2,400 | chT-CZE 2B 1011 | B51 |
| Nov 2007 | Ladislav Langner | 2,378 | chT-CZE 0708 | D85 |
| Aug 2001 | Alexander N. Chudinovskih | 2,362 | Schneider Bohemia Open | A63 |
| Mar 2010 | Peter Petran | 2,361 | chT1W-CZE 0910 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2001 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 1997 | 18 | 13.5 | – |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2001 | 17 | 11 | 2,140 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 1999 | 17 | 9 | 2,153 |
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,341 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,378 |
| chT2B-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,348 |
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Balin's chess games?
361 games by Jan Balin, from Apr 2003 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 Balin has played.
What does Jan Balin play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Jan Balin opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Balin answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jan Balin play as White?
As White, Jan Balin's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Balin play as Black?
As Black, Jan Balin most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Jan Balin's FIDE rating?
Jan Balin is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess, 2,328 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Jan Balin played?
Our database contains 361 games by Jan Balin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 138 draws, 70 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Balin?
361 games by Jan Balin 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.