Prepare against Jan Bjel
Slovakia · World #51,321 classical · FIDE ID 14914026
Our database contains 82 games by Jan Bjel, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Bjel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Bjel 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 | 1,888 | 1,900 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 24 | 32 | 26 | 29.3% |
| As White | 48 | 15 | 23 | 10 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Bjel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Bjel's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 72.9% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 27.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Bjel usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Bjel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bjel usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Bjel usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Bjel usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Bjel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 20.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Jan Bjel's chess games
All 82 games by Jan Bjel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 24 wins, 32 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Denis Nemsak | 1,957 | chT3A2-SVK 1415 | C39 |
| Nov 2010 | Jozef Puobis | 1,949 | chT3A2-SVK 1011 | D07 |
| Aug 2009 | Milan Klimes | 1,933 | Brezova Open | B50 |
| Mar 2011 | Laszlo Takacs | 1,921 | chT3A2-SVK 1011 | E70 |
| Oct 2015 | Jozef Vagovsky | 1,889 | chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,736 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,712 |
| Brezova Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,848 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,742 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,700 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,951 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Bjel's chess games?
82 games by Jan Bjel, from Nov 2009 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 Bjel has played.
What does Jan Bjel play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Jan Bjel opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Bjel answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Bjel play as White?
As White, Jan Bjel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Bjel play as Black?
As Black, Jan Bjel most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Jan Bjel's FIDE rating?
Jan Bjel is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Jan Bjel played?
Our database contains 82 games by Jan Bjel, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 32 draws, 26 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Bjel?
82 games by Jan Bjel 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.