Prepare against Jan Brodzak
Slovakia · World #61,427 classical · FIDE ID 14908174
When preparing against Jan Brodzak, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 118 games by Jan Brodzak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Brodzak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Brodzak 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 | 1,851 | 2,035 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 28 | 50 | 40 | 23.7% |
| As White | 56 | 16 | 24 | 16 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 62 | 12 | 26 | 24 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Brodzak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Brodzak's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 55.4% | 48.4% |
| e4 | 16 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 16.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 48.4% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Brodzak usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Brodzak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Brodzak usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Brodzak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Brodzak usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Brodzak usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 38.2% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 13 | 38.2% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Jan Brodzak's chess games
All 118 games by Jan Brodzak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 28 wins, 50 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Viliam Regec | 2,096 | chT-SVK 2D 0506 | D37 |
| Dec 2010 | Tomas Mertens | 2,050 | chT2D-SVK 10/11 | B43 |
| Feb 2006 | Frantisek Kopnicky | 2,045 | chT1E-SVK 0506 | E38 |
| Oct 2010 | Jozef Sromovsky | 2,034 | chT2D-SVK 10/11 | E14 |
| Nov 2005 | Lubomir Cierny | 2,030 | chT1E-SVK 0506 | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 1,898 |
| chT2D-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,855 |
| chT2D-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,004 |
| chT2D-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,820 |
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,867 |
| chT-SVK 2D 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| chT2D-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 1 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Brodzak's chess games?
118 games by Jan Brodzak, from Apr 2003 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 Brodzak has played.
What does Jan Brodzak play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Jan Brodzak opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Brodzak answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Jan Brodzak play as White?
As White, Jan Brodzak's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Brodzak play as Black?
As Black, Jan Brodzak most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Jan Brodzak's FIDE rating?
Jan Brodzak is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Jan Brodzak played?
Our database contains 118 games by Jan Brodzak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 50 draws, 40 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Brodzak?
118 games by Jan Brodzak 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.