Prepare against Jan Detko
Slovakia · World #28,015 classical · FIDE ID 14902508
Our database contains 403 games by Jan Detko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Detko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Detko 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 | 1,998 | 2,219 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,165 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 403 | 162 | 96 | 145 | 40.2% |
| As White | 196 | 80 | 51 | 65 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 207 | 82 | 45 | 80 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Detko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Detko's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 88.3% | 57.2% |
| d4 | 21 | 10.7% | 31.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Detko usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Detko usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Detko usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 31.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Detko usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Detko usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Detko usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 35.4% | 41.2% |
| c5 | 28 | 29.2% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 15 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 9.4% | 61.1% |
| b6 | 7 | 7.3% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 79.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Jan Detko's chess games
All 403 games by Jan Detko 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: 162 wins, 96 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 28 | 12/7/9 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Tomas Balogh | 2,380 | chT3B-SVK 0102 | B15 |
| Jan 2001 | Pavel Certek | 2,290 | chT-SVK 0102 | B38 |
| Jan 2002 | Stanislav Petrik | 2,280 | chT1-SVK w 0102 | B23 |
| Mar 2007 | Anton Cvicela | 2,254 | chT1W-SVK 0607 | B15 |
| Jan 2001 | Radomir Hacik | 2,250 | chT-SVK 0102 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 1999 | 38 | 12 | 2,100 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2010 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,112 |
| chT-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 16 | 9 | 2,183 |
| chT1-SVK w 0102 | 2002 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,243 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,051 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,174 |
| chT-SVK 1W 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Detko's chess games?
403 games by Jan Detko, 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 Detko has played.
What does Jan Detko play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Jan Detko opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Detko answers 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan Detko play as White?
As White, Jan Detko's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Detko play as Black?
As Black, Jan Detko most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Jan Detko's FIDE rating?
Jan Detko is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jan Detko played?
Our database contains 403 games by Jan Detko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 96 draws, 145 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Detko?
403 games by Jan Detko 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.