Prepare against Jan Csala
Slovakia · World #20,416 classical · FIDE ID 14902150
Our database contains 310 games by Jan Csala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Csala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Csala 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 | 2,054 | 2,231 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,164 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,160 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 310 | 112 | 123 | 75 | 36.1% |
| As White | 165 | 57 | 70 | 38 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 145 | 55 | 53 | 37 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Csala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Csala's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 141 | 85.5% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 6.7% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.8% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Csala usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Csala usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Csala usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Csala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Csala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Csala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 42.0% | 61.8% |
| c6 | 21 | 25.9% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 17 | 21.0% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 7.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 74.3% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Jan Csala's chess games
All 310 games by Jan Csala 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: 112 wins, 123 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 36 | 16/6/14 | 44.4% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 25 | 12/8/5 | 48.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| E00 | Catalan | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 17 | 12/4/1 | 70.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1999 | Alois Lanc | 2,395 | ch-SVK | E95 |
| Jan 1999 | Tamas Binder | 2,265 | 9th Zemplen Cup Open | B22 |
| Jan 2000 | Daniel Durica | 2,225 | chT3D-SVK 9900 | D03 |
| Jan 2001 | Arkadij Vorovic | 2,214 | chT1E-SVK 0001 | D11 |
| Jan 1997 | Frantisek Jablonicky | 2,210 | chT2-SVK 9697 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2024 | 52 | 25 | 2,118 |
| ch-SVK | 1999 | 18 | 7 | 2,091 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,092 |
| chT1E-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,239 |
| chT2E-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,245 |
| chT2D-SVK 14/15 | 2015 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,227 |
| chT1E-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 7 | 2,195 |
| chT1E-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Csala's chess games?
310 games by Jan Csala, 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 Csala has played.
What does Jan Csala play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Jan Csala opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Csala answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jan Csala play as White?
As White, Jan Csala's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Csala play as Black?
As Black, Jan Csala most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Jan Csala's FIDE rating?
Jan Csala is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jan Csala played?
Our database contains 310 games by Jan Csala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 123 draws, 75 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Csala?
310 games by Jan Csala 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.