Prepare against Jan Brhel
Slovakia · World #24,597 classical · FIDE ID 14913070
Our database contains 360 games by Jan Brhel, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Brhel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Brhel 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 | 2,021 | 2,151 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,108 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,134 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 80 | 137 | 143 | 22.2% |
| As White | 186 | 52 | 73 | 61 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 174 | 28 | 64 | 82 | 16.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Brhel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Brhel's side.
First moves as White (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 161 | 86.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Brhel usually continues c4 (43.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Brhel usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Brhel usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Brhel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Brhel usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Brhel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 55.6% | 36.0% |
| e6 | 35 | 38.9% | 38.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 58.7% | 37.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 32.6% | 36.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Jan Brhel's chess games
All 360 games by Jan Brhel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 80 wins, 137 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 25 | 5/13/7 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 0/5/8 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D67 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Vojtech Plat | 2,522 | Senica IM | A40 |
| Aug 2018 | Michal Luch | 2,394 | 21st Olomouc GM | D36 |
| May 2017 | Ivan Hausner | 2,377 | Senica IM | A41 |
| May 2021 | Basak Souhardo | 2,359 | 4th Budapest Vezerkepzo GM | C78 |
| Mar 2014 | Viktor Bunda | 2,345 | chT-SVK 1E 1314 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,098 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,225 |
| chT2C-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,105 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,155 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,159 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,028 |
| chT1E-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,132 |
| Tatry Open | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Brhel's chess games?
360 games by Jan Brhel, from Jul 2006 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 Brhel has played.
What does Jan Brhel play on the first move as White?
Across 186 games with White in our database, Jan Brhel opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Brhel answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jan Brhel play as White?
As White, Jan Brhel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 186 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Brhel play as Black?
As Black, Jan Brhel most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Jan Brhel's FIDE rating?
Jan Brhel is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Jan Brhel played?
Our database contains 360 games by Jan Brhel, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 137 draws, 143 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Brhel?
360 games by Jan Brhel 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.