Prepare against Jan Lajbl
FM · Czechia · World #3,226 classical · FIDE ID 390240
Our database contains 235 games by Jan Lajbl, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Lajbl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Lajbl 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 | 2,328 | 2,328 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,196 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,109 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 81 | 82 | 72 | 34.5% |
| As White | 119 | 46 | 38 | 35 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 116 | 35 | 44 | 37 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Lajbl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Lajbl's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 69.7% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 31 | 26.1% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lajbl usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Lajbl usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Lajbl usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Lajbl usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Lajbl usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Lajbl usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 44.2% | 52.2% |
| c6 | 19 | 36.5% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 75.0% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
Jan Lajbl's chess games
All 235 games by Jan Lajbl in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 81 wins, 82 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Vitezslav Rasik | 2,419 | chT1W-CZE 2223 | B07 |
| Mar 2022 | Richard Mladek | 2,374 | ch-CZE U18/20 | B12 |
| Dec 2022 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,372 | ch-EU Rapid | C03 |
| Jul 2023 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,326 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | E11 |
| Mar 2022 | Richard Stalmach | 2,302 | ch-CZE U18/20 | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,219 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2023 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,238 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 13 | 10 | 2,413 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-CZE U18/20 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,247 |
| Liberec Open 21st | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Lajbl's chess games?
235 games by Jan Lajbl, from Aug 2016 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 Lajbl has played.
What does Jan Lajbl play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Jan Lajbl opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Lajbl answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Jan Lajbl play as White?
As White, Jan Lajbl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Lajbl play as Black?
As Black, Jan Lajbl most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Jan Lajbl's FIDE rating?
Jan Lajbl is currently rated 2,328 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jan Lajbl played?
Our database contains 235 games by Jan Lajbl, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 82 draws, 72 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Lajbl?
235 games by Jan Lajbl 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.