Prepare against Jan Duraj
Slovakia · World #48,842 classical · FIDE ID 14936720
Our database contains 52 games by Jan Duraj, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Duraj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Duraj 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 | 1,898 | 1,951 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,936 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 21 | 9 | 22 | 40.4% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Duraj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Duraj's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Duraj usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Duraj usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Duraj usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 18.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Jan Duraj's chess games
All 52 games by Jan Duraj in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1989 | Milos Kebis | 2,020 | 7th Bratislava Novy Memorial | C00 |
| Jul 1989 | Daniel Odler | 2,010 | 7th Bratislava Novy Memorial | C48 |
| Jan 2012 | Frantisek Goga | 1,989 | chT2A-SVK 1112 | C56 |
| Jul 1989 | Zdenek Bartek | 1,960 | 7th Bratislava Novy Memorial | C00 |
| Oct 2011 | Marian Jurcak | 1,906 | chT2A-SVK 1112 | A19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2018 | 28 | 13 | 2,087 |
| chT2A-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,944 |
| 7th Bratislava Novy Memorial | 1989 | 9 | 6 | 2,121 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,720 |
| chT3A-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 2 | 0 | – |
| chT2B-SVK 9596 | 1995 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Duraj's chess games?
52 games by Jan Duraj, from May 2012 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 Duraj has played.
What does Jan Duraj play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Jan Duraj opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Duraj answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jan Duraj play as White?
As White, Jan Duraj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Duraj play as Black?
As Black, Jan Duraj most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jan Duraj's FIDE rating?
Jan Duraj is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Jan Duraj played?
Our database contains 52 games by Jan Duraj, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Duraj?
52 games by Jan Duraj 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.