Prepare against Jan Lastovka
Czechia · World #19,621 classical · FIDE ID 313190
Our database contains 81 games by Jan Lastovka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Lastovka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Lastovka 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 | 2,060 | 2,144 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,071 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 27 | 21 | 33 | 33.3% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 9 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Lastovka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Lastovka's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lastovka usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Lastovka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lastovka usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 81.3% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Jan Lastovka's chess games
All 81 games by Jan Lastovka 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: 27 wins, 21 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Jan Sleich | 2,255 | chT2b-CZE 0001 | B40 |
| Dec 2012 | Zdenek Marsalek | 2,240 | chT2B-CZE 1213 | D34 |
| Nov 2018 | Petr Fajman | 2,225 | chT2C-CZE 1819 | B52 |
| Feb 2012 | Viktor Jandovsky | 2,163 | chT2C-CZE 1112 | B04 |
| Nov 2012 | Pavel Kolar | 2,141 | chT2B-CZE 1213 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3 | 1,977 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,171 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,115 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,954 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| chT2b-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 6 | 2 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Lastovka's chess games?
81 games by Jan Lastovka, 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 Lastovka has played.
What does Jan Lastovka play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Jan Lastovka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Lastovka answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Jan Lastovka play as White?
As White, Jan Lastovka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Lastovka play as Black?
As Black, Jan Lastovka most often plays: Alekhine Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Jan Lastovka's FIDE rating?
Jan Lastovka is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Jan Lastovka played?
Our database contains 81 games by Jan Lastovka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 21 draws, 33 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Lastovka?
81 games by Jan Lastovka 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.