Prepare against Jan Kovar
Czechia · World #23,323 classical · FIDE ID 344370
When preparing against Jan Kovar, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 108 games by Jan Kovar, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Kovar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Kovar 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 | 2,030 | 2,056 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,025 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 23 | 43 | 42 | 21.3% |
| As White | 55 | 14 | 23 | 18 | 25.5% |
| As Black | 53 | 9 | 20 | 24 | 17.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Kovar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Kovar's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 50.9% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 34.5% | 39.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 14.5% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kovar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kovar usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Kovar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 39.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kovar usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kovar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kovar usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 61.5% | 46.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
Jan Kovar's chess games
All 108 games by Jan Kovar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 23 wins, 43 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Roman Burda | 2,116 | chT2B-CZE 1314 | D05 |
| Aug 2011 | Tomas Jirkovsky | 2,073 | 23rd Jirasek Memorial Open | B23 |
| Jan 2015 | Antonin Friml | 2,068 | chT2B-CZE 1415 | D94 |
| Dec 2011 | Karel Horinek | 2,063 | chT2B-CZE 1112 | D12 |
| Oct 2009 | Jan Framberk | 2,047 | Harrachov Open A | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U16 | 2009 | 18 | 9 | 1,838 |
| Ricany Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,949 |
| Jirasek Memorial Open 24th | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,912 |
| 23rd Jirasek Memorial Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,036 |
| Harrachov Open A | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,104 |
| chT2A-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,737 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,775 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Kovar's chess games?
108 games by Jan Kovar, from Oct 2008 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 Kovar has played.
What does Jan Kovar play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Jan Kovar opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Kovar answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Jan Kovar play as White?
As White, Jan Kovar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Kovar play as Black?
As Black, Jan Kovar most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Jan Kovar's FIDE rating?
Jan Kovar is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Jan Kovar played?
Our database contains 108 games by Jan Kovar, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 43 draws, 42 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Kovar?
108 games by Jan Kovar 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.