Prepare against Jan Bara
Czechia · World #18,602 classical · FIDE ID 23716150
Our database contains 191 games by Jan Bara, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Bara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Bara 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 | 2,070 | 2,070 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,023 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,949 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 82 | 41 | 68 | 42.9% |
| As White | 97 | 45 | 21 | 31 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 94 | 37 | 20 | 37 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Bara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Bara's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 52.6% | 53.9% |
| c4 | 30 | 30.9% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 12.4% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.1% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Bara usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Bara usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bara usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Bara usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Bara usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bara usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 87.9% | 51.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.1% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Jan Bara's chess games
All 191 games by Jan Bara in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 82 wins, 41 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Vltavsky,V | 2,114 | 31st Klatovy Open A 2026 | B50 |
| Mar 2026 | Vojtech Velim | 2,081 | Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U14 | B06 |
| Jun 2023 | Jakub Wichs | 2,074 | Prague Golden Open 18th | B77 |
| Jun 2026 | Krystof Jandacek | 2,008 | Mistrovství České republiky školních týmů v šachu 2026, žáci z 6. - 9. tříd | A15 |
| Apr 2021 | Vitezslav Novak | 1,995 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U12 | 2024 | 26 | 16.5 | 1,676 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2020 | 18 | 13 | 1,466 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 5 | 1,662 |
| Prague Golden Open | 2022 | 13 | 6 | 1,619 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,541 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,374 |
| Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U14 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,045 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,737 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Bara's chess games?
191 games by Jan Bara, from Jul 2019 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 Bara has played.
What does Jan Bara play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Jan Bara opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Bara answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games).
What openings does Jan Bara play as White?
As White, Jan Bara's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (7 games, 85.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Bara play as Black?
As Black, Jan Bara most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Jan Bara's FIDE rating?
Jan Bara is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jan Bara played?
Our database contains 191 games by Jan Bara, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 41 draws, 68 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Bara?
191 games by Jan Bara 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.