Prepare against Jan Kunes
Czechia · World #68,237 classical · FIDE ID 323764
When preparing against Jan Kunes, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 45 games by Jan Kunes, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Kunes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Kunes 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 | 1,946 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,910 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,930 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 24.4% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Kunes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Kunes's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 65.4% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Kunes usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kunes usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kunes usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Kunes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kunes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Kunes usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Jan Kunes's chess games
All 45 games by Jan Kunes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 11 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Rudolf Nedbal | 1,785 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | B88 |
| Jul 2011 | Pavel Rychtecky | 1,772 | 9th Nachod Open | C14 |
| Jan 2006 | Jiri Bukvic | 1,754 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | B52 |
| Jul 2011 | Matej Kosar | 1,723 | 9th Nachod Open | B95 |
| Feb 2023 | Lubos Splitek | 1,661 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litomysl Open | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,965 |
| Nachod Open 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,616 |
| 9th Nachod Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,908 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Kunes's chess games?
45 games by Jan Kunes, from Apr 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 Kunes has played.
What does Jan Kunes play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Jan Kunes opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Kunes answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Jan Kunes play as White?
As White, Jan Kunes's most-played openings in our database are: Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Kunes play as Black?
As Black, Jan Kunes most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jan Kunes's FIDE rating?
Jan Kunes is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jan Kunes played?
Our database contains 45 games by Jan Kunes, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Kunes?
45 games by Jan Kunes 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.