Prepare against Jan Hyll
Slovakia · World #51,580 classical · FIDE ID 14901447
When preparing against Jan Hyll, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 18.3% over 71 games.
Our database contains 325 games by Jan Hyll, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Hyll's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Hyll 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 | 1,887 | 2,063 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,943 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,977 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 325 | 79 | 95 | 151 | 24.3% |
| As White | 161 | 43 | 50 | 68 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 164 | 36 | 45 | 83 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Hyll's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Hyll's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 74.5% | 39.6% |
| d4 | 39 | 24.2% | 48.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Hyll usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hyll usually continues Nf3 (38.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hyll usually continues Qe2 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hyll usually continues e3 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hyll usually continues e3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Hyll usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 77 | 90.6% | 33.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.7% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 89.4% | 29.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 10.6% | 10.0% |
Jan Hyll's chess games
All 325 games by Jan Hyll 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: 79 wins, 95 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 40 | 12/8/20 | 30.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 71 | 13/23/35 | 18.3% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 32 | 6/8/18 | 18.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Igor Majzlan | 2,320 | Pardubice Open | C47 |
| Jan 1992 | Vlastimil Piza | 2,275 | Pardubice Open | D16 |
| Jan 1999 | Peter Pal | 2,255 | chT2E-SVK 9900 | B21 |
| Jan 2000 | Jozef Sedlar | 2,227 | chT3C-SVK 0001 | D00 |
| Jan 1995 | Stefan Blaho | 2,210 | chT-SVK | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 26 | 8 | 2,086 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,780 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 18 | 7 | 1,968 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 17 | 8 | 1,790 |
| Mlada Boleslav Open | 1995 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
| chT2C-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,708 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,034 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1991 | 11 | 5 | 2,336 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Hyll's chess games?
325 games by Jan Hyll, 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 Hyll has played.
What does Jan Hyll play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Jan Hyll opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Hyll answers 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Jan Hyll play as White?
As White, Jan Hyll's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Hyll play as Black?
As Black, Jan Hyll most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (71 games, 18.3% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 18.8% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Jan Hyll's FIDE rating?
Jan Hyll is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Jan Hyll played?
Our database contains 325 games by Jan Hyll, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 95 draws, 151 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Hyll?
325 games by Jan Hyll 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.