Prepare against Jan Bednar
Slovakia · World #23,641 classical · FIDE ID 14904551
When preparing against Jan Bednar, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 472 games by Jan Bednar, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Bednar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Bednar 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 | 2,029 | 2,185 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,009 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 472 | 150 | 149 | 173 | 31.8% |
| As White | 240 | 89 | 77 | 74 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 232 | 61 | 72 | 99 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Bednar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Bednar's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 154 | 64.2% | 49.4% |
| e4 | 69 | 28.8% | 57.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.1% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 49.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Bednar usually continues c4 (43.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Bednar usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Bednar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Bednar usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bednar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bednar usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 43.9% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 52 | 42.3% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 7.3% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.1% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 65.6% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 15 | 23.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Jan Bednar's chess games
All 472 games by Jan Bednar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 150 wins, 149 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A48 | London System | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Gabor Farkas | 2,353 | ch-SVK Open | C02 |
| May 2023 | Tomas Vojta | 2,331 | Tatry Open | D02 |
| Jul 2006 | Imre Kukel | 2,328 | ch-SVK Open A | A57 |
| Sep 2006 | Olga Sikorova | 2,302 | Tatry Open | C27 |
| Nov 2006 | Jan Detko | 2,234 | chT1W-SVK 0607 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2024 | 77 | 31.5 | 2,073 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,790 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 23 | 10 | 1,995 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,105 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2019 | 17 | 11 | 2,124 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| chT2A-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
| chT-SVK 1W 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Bednar's chess games?
472 games by Jan Bednar, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Bednar has played.
What does Jan Bednar play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Jan Bednar opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Bednar answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jan Bednar play as White?
As White, Jan Bednar's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Bednar play as Black?
As Black, Jan Bednar most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Jan Bednar's FIDE rating?
Jan Bednar is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Jan Bednar played?
Our database contains 472 games by Jan Bednar, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 149 draws, 173 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Bednar?
472 games by Jan Bednar 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.