Prepare against Jan Kocab
Czechia · World #53,039 classical · FIDE ID 331279
Our database contains 34 games by Jan Kocab, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Kocab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Kocab 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 | 1,881 | 2,024 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 20.5% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Kocab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Kocab's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kocab usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kocab usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kocab usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Jan Kocab's chess games
All 34 games by Jan Kocab in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Roman Brazdil | 2,137 | chT2E-CZE 1112 | B04 |
| Jan 2005 | Josef Navratil | 2,035 | chT-Bohemia South 0405 | C06 |
| Feb 2013 | Eduard Meduna | 2,034 | chT2E-CZE 1213 | B32 |
| Jan 2012 | Lubos Kuchynka | 2,014 | chT2E-CZE 1112 | E76 |
| Jan 2005 | Fadil Berisha | 1,975 | chT-Bohemia South 0405 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2E-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| chT-MOR 2S 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 1 | 1,800 |
| chT-Bohemia South 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| Hlohovec War Veterans Open | – | 5 | 1.5 | 1,773 |
| chT2E-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,864 |
| chT2d-CZE 0304 | 2004 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,907 |
| chT2E-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,948 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Kocab's chess games?
34 games by Jan Kocab, from Jul 2006 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 Kocab has played.
What does Jan Kocab play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jan Kocab opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Kocab answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games).
What openings does Jan Kocab play as White?
As White, Jan Kocab's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Kocab play as Black?
As Black, Jan Kocab most often plays: King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jan Kocab's FIDE rating?
Jan Kocab is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Jan Kocab played?
Our database contains 34 games by Jan Kocab, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Kocab?
34 games by Jan Kocab 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.