Prepare against Jan Machacek
Czechia · World #13,873 classical · FIDE ID 23717700
Our database contains 92 games by Jan Machacek, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Machacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Machacek 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 | 2,118 | 2,147 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,141 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,236 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 37 | 19 | 36 | 40.2% |
| As White | 51 | 24 | 8 | 19 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Machacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Machacek's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 76.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 17.6% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Machacek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Machacek usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Machacek usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Machacek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Machacek usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Machacek usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| Na6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Jan Machacek's chess games
All 92 games by Jan Machacek in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Aug 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: 37 wins, 19 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Jakub Kusa | 2,336 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B52 |
| Mar 2023 | Pavel Jirovsky | 2,296 | chT2C-CZE 2223 | B01 |
| Feb 2023 | Marek Sykora | 2,246 | chT2C-CZE 2223 | D48 |
| Apr 2021 | Jakub Vaculik | 2,145 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B22 |
| Aug 2021 | Jaroslav Shanel | 2,135 | Stare Mesto Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberec Desko Open | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 2,006 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,018 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2022 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,112 |
| ATMEN Open Desko Liberec 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| chT-Liberec Region 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,097 |
| 20th Liberec Open | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Machacek's chess games?
92 games by Jan Machacek, from Aug 2017 to Aug 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 Machacek has played.
What does Jan Machacek play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Jan Machacek opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Machacek answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...Na6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jan Machacek play as White?
As White, Jan Machacek's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Machacek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Machacek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Jan Machacek's FIDE rating?
Jan Machacek is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Jan Machacek played?
Our database contains 92 games by Jan Machacek, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 19 draws, 36 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Machacek?
92 games by Jan Machacek 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.