Prepare against Jan Kohout
Czechia · World #57,062 classical · FIDE ID 311499
Our database contains 63 games by Jan Kohout, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Kohout's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Kohout 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 | 1,866 | 2,046 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,964 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,976 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 18 | 26 | 19 | 28.6% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 10.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Kohout's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Kohout's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 85.7% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kohout usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kohout usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Kohout usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kohout usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kohout usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Kohout usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Jan Kohout's chess games
All 63 games by Jan Kohout in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 18 wins, 26 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Christian Brauer | 2,160 | Liberec Open | C06 |
| Jan 2009 | Ludek Jaeger | 2,024 | chT2C-CZE 0809 | B92 |
| Mar 2009 | Michal Svondr | 1,988 | chT2C-CZE 0809 | B04 |
| Mar 2006 | Vladimir Lustinec | 1,973 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | B28 |
| Jan 2023 | Marek Banic | 1,931 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,038 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,838 |
| Liberec Open | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,195 |
| Janske Lazne Open A | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| chT2C-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,146 |
| 13th Hradec Kralove Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,910 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,662 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Kohout's chess games?
63 games by Jan Kohout, from Jan 2005 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 Kohout has played.
What does Jan Kohout play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Jan Kohout opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Kohout answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jan Kohout play as White?
As White, Jan Kohout's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Kohout play as Black?
As Black, Jan Kohout most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Jan Kohout's FIDE rating?
Jan Kohout is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jan Kohout played?
Our database contains 63 games by Jan Kohout, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 26 draws, 19 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Kohout?
63 games by Jan Kohout 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.