Prepare against Jan Lacha
Czechia · World #78,781 classical · FIDE ID 311251
When preparing against Jan Lacha, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 17.2% over 29 games.
Our database contains 257 games by Jan Lacha, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Lacha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Lacha 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 | 1,793 | 2,035 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 51 | 103 | 103 | 19.8% |
| As White | 123 | 31 | 49 | 43 | 25.2% |
| As Black | 134 | 20 | 54 | 60 | 14.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Lacha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Lacha's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 60.2% | 43.9% |
| d4 | 46 | 37.4% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lacha usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lacha usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lacha usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Lacha usually continues Nc3 (36.1% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Lacha usually continues Nc3 (63.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Lacha usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 62.5% | 37.1% |
| e6 | 17 | 30.4% | 29.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 55.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 37.2% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Jan Lacha's chess games
All 257 games by Jan Lacha in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 103 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 5/11/8 | 20.8% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 29 | 5/12/12 | 17.2% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Ales Hacha | 2,230 | Klatovy Open A | A07 |
| Oct 2007 | Jiri Skaroupka | 2,178 | 1st Cesky Krumlov Open | B01 |
| Jun 2021 | Igor Privara | 2,162 | ch-SVK Seniors 65 | B25 |
| Oct 2007 | Reinhard Blodig | 2,156 | 1st Cesky Krumlov Open | B06 |
| Jun 2013 | Dalibor Cip | 2,115 | Brno Duras Open A | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2018 | 20 | 8 | 1,818 |
| Ricany Open | 2012 | 16 | 7 | 1,970 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,789 |
| 5th Teplice Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,984 |
| Tabor Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,139 |
| Chrudim Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,819 |
| 7th Teplice Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,857 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Lacha's chess games?
257 games by Jan Lacha, from Apr 2003 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 Lacha has played.
What does Jan Lacha play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Jan Lacha opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Lacha answers 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jan Lacha play as White?
As White, Jan Lacha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Lacha play as Black?
As Black, Jan Lacha most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Jan Lacha's FIDE rating?
Jan Lacha is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Jan Lacha played?
Our database contains 257 games by Jan Lacha, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 103 draws, 103 losses (19.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Lacha?
257 games by Jan Lacha 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.