Prepare against Jan Magura
DEU · World #86,139 classical · FIDE ID 34603360
When preparing against Jan Magura, expect 1.Nf3 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 43 games by Jan Magura, covering Sep 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Magura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Magura 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 | 1,770 | 1,841 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 25.6% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Magura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Magura's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 7 | 35.0% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 35.0% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Magura usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Magura usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Magura usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Magura usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Magura usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Magura usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Jan Magura's chess games
All 43 games by Jan Magura in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - 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: 11 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Kirill Schkurenko | 2,055 | Regionalliga NW 9697 | C00 |
| Jan 1996 | Karl Seubert | 1,875 | Regionalliga NW 9596 | A93 |
| Jan 2001 | Markus Markert | 1,784 | Unterfranken-ch M1 52th | A25 |
| Jan 2014 | Frank Baumgaertner | 1,761 | Regionalliga NW 1314 | D04 |
| Jul 2025 | Anezka Kavanova | 1,719 | Ceske Budejovice Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,786 |
| Unterfranken-ch M1 52th | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,817 |
| Regionalliga NW 9697 | 1997 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,869 |
| Liptov Open | 1997 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,170 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,581 |
| Regionalliga NW 9596 | 1996 | 2 | 1 | 1,940 |
| Prague Summer Open-B 7th | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,760 |
| Regionalliga NW 1112 | 2012 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Magura's chess games?
43 games by Jan Magura, from Sep 2020 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 Magura has played.
What does Jan Magura play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jan Magura opens with 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Magura answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jan Magura play as White?
As White, Jan Magura's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Magura play as Black?
As Black, Jan Magura most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jan Magura's FIDE rating?
Jan Magura is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,841 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Jan Magura played?
Our database contains 43 games by Jan Magura, covering Sep 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Magura?
43 games by Jan Magura 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.