Prepare against Jan Bukvaj
Czechia · World #124,498 classical · FIDE ID 23718129
When preparing against Jan Bukvaj, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 46 games by Jan Bukvaj, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Bukvaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Bukvaj 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 | 1,661 | 1,705 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,625 | 1,625 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,625 | 1,625 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 10 | 9 | 27 | 21.7% |
| As White | 22 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Bukvaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Bukvaj's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Bukvaj usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Bukvaj usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Bukvaj usually continues exd5 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Bukvaj usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Bukvaj usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Bukvaj usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 43.8% | 7.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Jan Bukvaj's chess games
All 46 games by Jan Bukvaj in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - Aug 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Jaromir Novotny | 1,722 | chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | A06 |
| Jul 2023 | Pavel Pozar | 1,246 | 29th Klatovy Open B | B20 |
| Jul 2023 | Zbynek Kubat | 1,187 | 29th Klatovy Open B | E85 |
| Jul 2017 | Matej Skrivan | 1,100 | 23rd Klatovy Open B | A10 |
| Jul 2023 | Veronika Melicharova | 1,043 | 29th Klatovy Open B | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Klatovy Open B | 2017 | 9 | 1 | 927 |
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,184 |
| 29th Klatovy Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,345 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,143 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,395 |
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,666 |
| Open Klatovy 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Bukvaj's chess games?
46 games by Jan Bukvaj, from Mar 2019 to Aug 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 Bukvaj has played.
What does Jan Bukvaj play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jan Bukvaj opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Bukvaj answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jan Bukvaj play as White?
As White, Jan Bukvaj's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Bukvaj play as Black?
As Black, Jan Bukvaj most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jan Bukvaj's FIDE rating?
Jan Bukvaj is currently rated 1,661 in classical chess, 1,625 in rapid and 1,625 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,705 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Jan Bukvaj played?
Our database contains 46 games by Jan Bukvaj, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Bukvaj?
46 games by Jan Bukvaj 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.