Prepare against Jan Kotas
Czechia · World #68,238 classical · FIDE ID 328391
When preparing against Jan Kotas, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 75 games by Jan Kotas, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Kotas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Kotas 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 | 1,827 | 2,037 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 32.0% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Kotas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Kotas's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 56.4% | 38.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 20.5% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 38.6% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Kotas usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Kotas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kotas usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Kotas usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Kotas usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Kotas usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Jan Kotas's chess games
All 75 games by Jan Kotas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 24 wins, 28 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Vojtech Zwardon | 2,245 | Karvina Open | A87 |
| May 2005 | Stanislav Kolar | 2,157 | 2nd Orlova Open | E18 |
| Jan 2006 | Jiri Novak | 2,080 | 3rd Orlova Open | B08 |
| May 2007 | Roman Ondika | 1,946 | 4th Orlova Open | D55 |
| May 2008 | Martin Hricko | 1,927 | 5th Orlova Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2010 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,010 |
| 2nd Orlova Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
| 4th Orlova Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,918 |
| 3rd Orlova Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,010 |
| 6th Orlova Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,020 |
| 5th Orlova Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| 8th Orlova Open | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| 9th Orlova Open | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Kotas's chess games?
75 games by Jan Kotas, from Oct 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 Kotas has played.
What does Jan Kotas play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Jan Kotas opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Kotas answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jan Kotas play as White?
As White, Jan Kotas's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Kotas play as Black?
As Black, Jan Kotas most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Jan Kotas's FIDE rating?
Jan Kotas is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jan Kotas played?
Our database contains 75 games by Jan Kotas, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 28 draws, 23 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Kotas?
75 games by Jan Kotas 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.