Prepare against Jan Horcicka
HRV · World #16,922 classical · FIDE ID 14566680
Our database contains 85 games by Jan Horcicka, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Horcicka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Horcicka 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 | 2,086 | 2,151 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,974 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,116 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 39 | 20 | 26 | 45.9% |
| As White | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 39 | 21 | 8 | 10 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Horcicka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Horcicka's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Horcicka usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Horcicka usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Horcicka usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Jan Horcicka's chess games
All 85 games by Jan Horcicka in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 39 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Leon Djuric | 2,217 | 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | C44 |
| Aug 2026 | David Mandalinic | 2,173 | 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | A07 |
| Aug 2026 | Dominik Vidovic | 2,073 | 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | D30 |
| Apr 2021 | Bruno Purini | 1,987 | 30th chT-CRO U20 | C50 |
| Aug 2026 | Matej Filic | 1,943 | 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U13 | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 1,751 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2022 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,742 |
| 30th chT-CRO U20 | 2021 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,998 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2000 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,913 |
| 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,002 |
| chT-CRO U16 29th | 2020 | 6 | 5 | 1,735 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,549 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Horcicka's chess games?
85 games by Jan Horcicka, from Dec 2016 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 Horcicka has played.
What does Jan Horcicka play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Jan Horcicka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Horcicka answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Horcicka play as White?
As White, Jan Horcicka's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Horcicka play as Black?
As Black, Jan Horcicka most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Jan Horcicka's FIDE rating?
Jan Horcicka is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Jan Horcicka played?
Our database contains 85 games by Jan Horcicka, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Horcicka?
85 games by Jan Horcicka 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.