Prepare against Jan Fiala
Czechia · World #81,033 classical · FIDE ID 349950
When preparing against Jan Fiala, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 38 games by Jan Fiala, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 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 | 1,786 | 1,859 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,745 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,757 | 1,757 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 26.3% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
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 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Fiala usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Fiala usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Fiala usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Jan Fiala's chess games
All 38 games by Jan Fiala in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Jaroslav Mojzis | 2,060 | Pardubice Kraj Open G | D55 |
| Mar 2023 | Bronislav Houska | 1,977 | chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | A29 |
| Sep 2020 | Petr Zuziak | 1,861 | Pardubice Czech Open B | D91 |
| Jan 2023 | Vaclav Janecek | 1,857 | chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | A52 |
| Jul 2019 | Polina Kobak | 1,546 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open D | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open D | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,669 |
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
| Pardubice Kraj Open G | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,798 |
| Pardubice Czech Open B | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1,920 |
| 33rd Pardubice Rapid Open | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,790 |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open D | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,420 |
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open J | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,751 |
| chT2D-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,804 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Fiala's chess games?
38 games by Jan Fiala, from Aug 2013 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 Fiala has played.
What does Jan Fiala play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jan Fiala opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Fiala answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Jan Fiala play as White?
As White, Jan Fiala's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Fiala play as Black?
As Black, Jan Fiala most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jan Fiala's FIDE rating?
Jan Fiala is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid and 1,757 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Jan Fiala played?
Our database contains 38 games by Jan Fiala, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Fiala?
38 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.