Prepare against Jan Kovar
Czechia · World #59,294 classical · FIDE ID 354015
When preparing against Jan Kovar, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 97 games by Jan Kovar, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 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 | 1,858 | 1,957 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,978 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,922 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 21 | 33 | 43 | 21.6% |
| As White | 51 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 46 | 5 | 19 | 22 | 10.9% |
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 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 100.0% | 45.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kovar usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kovar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Kovar usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 100.0% | 35.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Jan Kovar's chess games
All 97 games by Jan Kovar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Sep 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: 21 wins, 33 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Daniel Hadzala | 2,070 | Prague Holiday K31 | C06 |
| Aug 2015 | Jiri Halla | 1,839 | Ricany Open | A01 |
| Aug 2014 | Edward Cetens | 1,832 | Prague Holiday K31 | B40 |
| Aug 2018 | Milan Barton | 1,790 | Ricany Open A | C50 |
| Sep 2016 | Rostislav Stork | 1,779 | Ricany Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2023 | 27 | 14 | 1,781 |
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 16 | 7 | 1,796 |
| Prague Holiday K22 | 2017 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,656 |
| Prague Holiday K31 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,839 |
| Ricany Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,853 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,677 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,974 |
| Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Kovar's chess games?
97 games by Jan Kovar, from Sep 2011 to Sep 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 51 games with White in our database, Jan Kovar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Kovar answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Kovar play as White?
As White, Jan Kovar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Kovar play as Black?
As Black, Jan Kovar most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Jan Kovar's FIDE rating?
Jan Kovar is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Jan Kovar played?
Our database contains 97 games by Jan Kovar, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 33 draws, 43 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Kovar?
97 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.