Prepare against Jan Knapek
Czechia · World #42,449 classical · FIDE ID 23734329
When preparing against Jan Knapek, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 36 games by Jan Knapek, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jan Knapek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Knapek 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 | 1,925 | 1,959 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,873 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,764 | 1,773 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 44.4% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 53.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 284 rated games against 236 different opponents, across 54 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 161 | 76 | 29 | 56 | 47.2% | 1,689 | 1,720 | 17 |
| Rapid | 48 | 26 | 5 | 17 | 54.2% | 1,820 | 1,857 | 4 |
| Blitz | 68 | 28 | 3 | 37 | 41.2% | 1,672 | 1,602 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 148 | 47 | 22 | 79 | 31.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 85 | 54 | 13 | 18 | 63.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 22 | 6 | 19 | 1,848 | 1,873 |
| 2025 | 41 | 25 | 6 | 10 | 1,844 | 1,970 |
| 2024 | 91 | 42 | 16 | 33 | 1,789 | 1,822 |
| 2023 | 40 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 1,597 | 1,517 |
| 2022 | 29 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 1,446 | 1,283 |
| 2021 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,301 | 1,256 |
| 2019 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1,092 | 932 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Knapek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Knapek's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 42.1% |
| b4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Knapek usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Knapek usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Knapek usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Knapek usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Knapek usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Jan Knapek's chess games
All 36 games by Jan Knapek in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Jan Cimburek | 1,889 | Jesenik Open B | D77 |
| Oct 2026 | Tobias Komarek | 1,887 | Mistrovství Moravy a Slezska 2026 | — |
| Aug 2024 | Tomas Tillmann | 1,885 | Jesenik Open B | A00 |
| Oct 2026 | Jakub Paulec | 1,841 | Mistrovství Moravy a Slezska 2026 | — |
| Aug 2024 | Dominik Klapuch | 1,821 | Jesenik Open B | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U12 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,260 |
| Jesenik Open B | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,993 |
| chT-CZE U12 | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,117 |
| Mistrovství Moravy a Slezska 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,023 |
| Olomouc Chess Summer 2026 | E - Rapid | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Knapek's chess games?
36 games by Jan Knapek, from Dec 2021 to Oct 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 Knapek has played.
What does Jan Knapek play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jan Knapek opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.b4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Knapek answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jan Knapek play as White?
As White, Jan Knapek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Knapek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Knapek most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Jan Knapek's FIDE rating?
Jan Knapek is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,764 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jan Knapek played?
Our database contains 36 games by Jan Knapek, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Knapek?
36 games by Jan Knapek 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.