Prepare against Jan Bjolek

Czechia · World #30,105 classical · FIDE ID 23725800

When preparing against Jan Bjolek, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 43.8% over 16 games.

Our database contains 51 games by Jan Bjolek, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Bjolek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Bjolek 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Bjolek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Bjolek's side.

First moves as White (26 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 60.0% score
  • …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bjolek usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
  • …d5 (24% of these games) — Bjolek usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
  • …c5 (8% of these games) — Bjolek usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
• 1.f4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
  • …d5 (100% of these games) — Bjolek usually continues b3 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)

Jan Bjolek's chess games

All 51 games by Jan Bjolek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Jan Bjolek's chess games?

51 games by Jan Bjolek, from May 2018 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 Bjolek has played.

What does Jan Bjolek play on the first move as White?

Across 26 games with White in our database, Jan Bjolek opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Bjolek answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).

What openings does Jan Bjolek play as White?

As White, Jan Bjolek's most-played openings in our database are: London System (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Jan Bjolek play as Black?

As Black, Jan Bjolek most often plays: Horwitz Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.

What is Jan Bjolek's FIDE rating?

Jan Bjolek is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Jan 2026).

How many games has Jan Bjolek played?

Our database contains 51 games by Jan Bjolek, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (39.2% win rate).

How do I prepare against Jan Bjolek?

51 games by Jan Bjolek 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.

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