Prepare against Jan Cihal
Czechia · World #55,383 classical · FIDE ID 345830
Our database contains 43 games by Jan Cihal, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Cihal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Cihal 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 | 1,872 | 1,909 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 27.9% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Cihal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Cihal's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 90.9% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Cihal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Cihal usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Cihal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cihal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cihal usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 66.7% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
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 Cihal's chess games
All 43 games by Jan Cihal in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 12 wins, 18 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Ivan Markovic | 2,194 | Brno Duras Open A | C32 |
| Jul 2010 | Michal Zavadil | 2,145 | Brno Duras Open A | B00 |
| Jul 2009 | Lubos Kuchynka | 2,050 | Brno Duras Open A | B23 |
| Nov 2010 | Karel Zikan | 1,787 | 1st Brno Open | B14 |
| Jun 2010 | Ondrej Strnad | 1,747 | Brno Duras Open A | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras Open A | 2010 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,995 |
| 1st Brno Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
| Zdar nad Sazavou Vysocina Open 6th | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,110 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,900 |
| chT2E-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1,953 |
| chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,682 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1314 | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,605 |
| chT-CZE rap | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Cihal's chess games?
43 games by Jan Cihal, from Jan 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 Cihal has played.
What does Jan Cihal play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jan Cihal opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Cihal answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jan Cihal play as White?
As White, Jan Cihal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Cihal play as Black?
As Black, Jan Cihal most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jan Cihal's FIDE rating?
Jan Cihal is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Jan Cihal played?
Our database contains 43 games by Jan Cihal, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 18 draws, 13 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Cihal?
43 games by Jan Cihal 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.