Prepare against Jan Hellinger
Czechia · World #117,049 classical · FIDE ID 343943
When preparing against Jan Hellinger, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%).
Our database contains 103 games by Jan Hellinger, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Hellinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Hellinger 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 | 1,681 | 1,718 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,727 | 1,764 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 17 | 30 | 56 | 16.5% |
| As White | 49 | 9 | 14 | 26 | 18.4% |
| As Black | 54 | 8 | 16 | 30 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Hellinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Hellinger's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 91.8% | 34.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.2% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 34.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hellinger usually continues c4 (26.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Hellinger usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Hellinger usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Hellinger usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hellinger usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 82.1% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 15.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Jan Hellinger's chess games
All 103 games by Jan Hellinger in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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, 30 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Lubomir Skarda | 1,867 | 5th Teplice Open | E83 |
| Jun 2010 | Milos Mriso | 1,855 | 5th Teplice Open | D15 |
| Feb 2006 | Tomas Novotny | 1,816 | Decin Treybal Open | E90 |
| Apr 2011 | Bohumil Tejcek | 1,792 | Karlovy Vary Open | D64 |
| Jun 2011 | Ludek Svec | 1,769 | 6th Teplice Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 24 | 9.5 | 1,598 |
| 5th Teplice Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,818 |
| 8th Teplice Open | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,588 |
| 6th Teplice Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,749 |
| 3rd Teplice Open | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,509 |
| 4th Teplice Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,676 |
| 10th Teplice Open | 2015 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,553 |
| Karlovy Vary Open | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Hellinger's chess games?
103 games by Jan Hellinger, from Sep 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 Hellinger has played.
What does Jan Hellinger play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Jan Hellinger opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Hellinger answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jan Hellinger play as White?
As White, Jan Hellinger's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Hellinger play as Black?
As Black, Jan Hellinger most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Jan Hellinger's FIDE rating?
Jan Hellinger is currently rated 1,681 in classical chess, 1,727 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,718 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jan Hellinger played?
Our database contains 103 games by Jan Hellinger, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 30 draws, 56 losses (16.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Hellinger?
103 games by Jan Hellinger 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.