Prepare against Jan Kubala
Slovakia · World #14,577 classical · FIDE ID 14905973
When preparing against Jan Kubala, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 5.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 362 games by Jan Kubala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Kubala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Kubala 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 | 2,110 | 2,265 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,110 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 362 | 110 | 134 | 118 | 30.4% |
| As White | 184 | 64 | 62 | 58 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 178 | 46 | 72 | 60 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Kubala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Kubala's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 97.3% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kubala usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kubala usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kubala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Kubala usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kubala usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 78 | 79.6% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 16 | 16.3% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 93.0% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.0% | 12.5% |
Jan Kubala's chess games
All 362 games by Jan Kubala in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 110 wins, 134 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 36 | 12/10/14 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 4/16/8 | 14.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 1/7/10 | 5.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Alois Lanc | 2,399 | chT-SVK 1011 | B85 |
| Nov 2009 | Rastislav Briestensky | 2,362 | chT-SVK 0910 | B07 |
| Nov 2008 | Jan Banas | 2,356 | chT-SVK 0809 | B73 |
| Jan 2001 | Peter Vavrak | 2,319 | ch-SVK U25 | C02 |
| Mar 2007 | Milan Drtina | 2,314 | chT-SVK 0607 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2002 | 16 | 10 | 2,319 |
| chT1-SVK w 0102 | 2002 | 13 | 7 | 2,280 |
| ch-SVK | 1997 | 12 | 4 | 2,018 |
| chT3C-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,259 |
| chT1E-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,245 |
| chT-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
| chT-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,235 |
| chT-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Kubala's chess games?
362 games by Jan Kubala, from Apr 2003 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 Kubala has played.
What does Jan Kubala play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Jan Kubala opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Kubala answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jan Kubala play as White?
As White, Jan Kubala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 69.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Kubala play as Black?
As Black, Jan Kubala most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (18 games, 5.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Jan Kubala's FIDE rating?
Jan Kubala is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Jan Kubala played?
Our database contains 362 games by Jan Kubala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 134 draws, 118 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Kubala?
362 games by Jan Kubala 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.