Prepare against Jan Docekal
Czechia · World #5,030 classical · FIDE ID 320625
Our database contains 337 games by Jan Docekal, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Docekal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Docekal 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 | 2,272 | 2,377 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,316 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,242 | 2,282 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 337 | 128 | 103 | 106 | 38.0% |
| As White | 174 | 70 | 57 | 47 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 163 | 58 | 46 | 59 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Docekal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Docekal's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 72.4% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 12.6% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 5.2% | 44.4% |
| f4 | 7 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.4% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Docekal usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Docekal usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Docekal usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Docekal usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Docekal usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Docekal usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 56.4% | 46.6% |
| d6 | 18 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 10.3% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.4% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 52.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 30.2% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Jan Docekal's chess games
All 337 games by Jan Docekal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 128 wins, 103 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 27 | 15/9/3 | 55.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 8/8/13 | 27.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Martin Petr | 2,526 | chT1W-CZE 1112 | B22 |
| Mar 2013 | Vladimir Sergeev | 2,475 | chT1W-CZE 1213 | A56 |
| Mar 2012 | Jan Bernasek | 2,464 | chT1W-CZE 1112 | B86 |
| Jan 2011 | Ivan Hausner | 2,437 | chT1W-CZE 1011 | B89 |
| Mar 2019 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,423 | Prague Open | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 2E 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,383 |
| chT2D-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,257 |
| Prague Rejfir Memorial | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,298 |
| chT2E-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| chT2C-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 2,176 |
| chT1W-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,378 |
| chT1W-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,294 |
| chT2d-CZE 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Docekal's chess games?
337 games by Jan Docekal, from Jul 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 Docekal has played.
What does Jan Docekal play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Jan Docekal opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Docekal answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jan Docekal play as White?
As White, Jan Docekal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Docekal play as Black?
As Black, Jan Docekal most often plays: Benoni Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Jan Docekal's FIDE rating?
Jan Docekal is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 2,242 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Jan Docekal played?
Our database contains 337 games by Jan Docekal, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 103 draws, 106 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Docekal?
337 games by Jan Docekal 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.