Prepare against Jan Malcanek
Czechia · World #24,089 classical · FIDE ID 339423
When preparing against Jan Malcanek, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 180 games by Jan Malcanek, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Malcanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Malcanek 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 | 2,024 | 2,138 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 62 | 66 | 52 | 34.4% |
| As White | 88 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 92 | 31 | 37 | 24 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Malcanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Malcanek's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 61.4% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 14 | 15.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 11.4% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 9 | 10.2% | 55.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 53.7% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Malcanek usually continues Nc3 (77.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Malcanek usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Malcanek usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Malcanek usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Malcanek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Malcanek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 90.2% | 52.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Jan Malcanek's chess games
All 180 games by Jan Malcanek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 62 wins, 66 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Vladimir Karlik | 2,307 | 40th Vsetin Open | A21 |
| Apr 2021 | Pavel Jirovsky | 2,306 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | D00 |
| Apr 2021 | Kristyna Petrova | 2,303 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B31 |
| Feb 2019 | Frantisek Vrana | 2,256 | chT-CZE 2E 1819 | C12 |
| Nov 2017 | Jan Sikora | 2,226 | chT1E-CZE 1718 | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2015 | 27 | 18 | 2,083 |
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,971 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 2,225 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,103 |
| chT1E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,293 |
| chT2E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 2,062 |
| chT2F-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| 40th Vsetin Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Malcanek's chess games?
180 games by Jan Malcanek, from Jul 2008 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 Malcanek has played.
What does Jan Malcanek play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Jan Malcanek opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Malcanek answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jan Malcanek play as White?
As White, Jan Malcanek's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Malcanek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Malcanek most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Jan Malcanek's FIDE rating?
Jan Malcanek is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Jan Malcanek played?
Our database contains 180 games by Jan Malcanek, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 66 draws, 52 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Malcanek?
180 games by Jan Malcanek 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.