Prepare against Jan Hlas
Slovakia · World #12,042 classical · FIDE ID 14903652
Our database contains 319 games by Jan Hlas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Hlas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Hlas 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 | 2,141 | 2,255 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 117 | 100 | 102 | 36.7% |
| As White | 160 | 53 | 57 | 50 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 159 | 64 | 43 | 52 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Hlas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Hlas's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 120 | 75.0% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 30 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hlas usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Hlas usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Hlas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hlas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hlas usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hlas usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 55.4% | 56.9% |
| c5 | 34 | 37.0% | 63.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 95.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
Jan Hlas's chess games
All 319 games by Jan Hlas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 117 wins, 100 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 9/1/0 | 90.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E62 | English Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Viktor Bunda | 2,360 | chT1E-SVK 1112 | C18 |
| Dec 2009 | Petr Buchnicek | 2,337 | chT-SVK 1E 0910 | A84 |
| Jul 2009 | Michal Novotny | 2,300 | Pardubice tt | C08 |
| Jun 1998 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,280 | ch-SVK | E76 |
| Mar 2010 | Peter Molnar | 2,273 | chT-SVK 1E 0910 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2000 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2000 | 18 | 6 | 2,086 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2002 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-SVK | 1999 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| chT2C-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,199 |
| chT1E-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,306 |
| chT2-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,143 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Hlas's chess games?
319 games by Jan Hlas, from Apr 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 Hlas has played.
What does Jan Hlas play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Jan Hlas opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Hlas answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jan Hlas play as White?
As White, Jan Hlas's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Hlas play as Black?
As Black, Jan Hlas most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Jan Hlas's FIDE rating?
Jan Hlas is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Jan Hlas played?
Our database contains 319 games by Jan Hlas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 100 draws, 102 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Hlas?
319 games by Jan Hlas 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.