Prepare against Jan Fiala
Czechia · World #39,490 classical · FIDE ID 342777
Our database contains 60 games by Jan Fiala, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Fiala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Fiala 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 | 1,937 | 2,014 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,922 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,937 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 17 | 16 | 27 | 28.3% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Fiala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Fiala's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 56.7% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 16.7% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Fiala usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Fiala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Fiala usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Fiala usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Fiala usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Fiala usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Jan Fiala's chess games
All 60 games by Jan Fiala in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Aug 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: 17 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E79 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Daniel Hadzala | 2,088 | Prague Holiday K32 | A14 |
| Dec 2014 | Martin Horak | 2,066 | chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | B01 |
| Aug 2010 | Jindrich Janicek | 2,063 | Ricany Open | A50 |
| Jul 2013 | Wayne Nelson | 2,040 | Prague Holiday K32 | D05 |
| Jul 2010 | Robert P Taylor | 2,020 | Prague Holiday M21 | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberec Desko Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,963 |
| Prague Holiday M21 | 2010 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,840 |
| Prague Holiday K11 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,813 |
| Prague Holiday K32 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,020 |
| Ricany Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,965 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,849 |
| ATMEN Open Desko Liberec 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,008 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Fiala's chess games?
60 games by Jan Fiala, from Nov 2009 to Aug 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 Fiala has played.
What does Jan Fiala play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Jan Fiala opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Fiala answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jan Fiala play as White?
As White, Jan Fiala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Fiala play as Black?
As Black, Jan Fiala most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Jan Fiala's FIDE rating?
Jan Fiala is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Jan Fiala played?
Our database contains 60 games by Jan Fiala, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Fiala?
60 games by Jan Fiala 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.