Prepare against Jan Mares
Czechia · World #33,152 classical · FIDE ID 333611
Our database contains 73 games by Jan Mares, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Mares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Mares 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 | 1,968 | 2,043 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,952 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 1,977 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 19 | 33 | 21 | 26.0% |
| As White | 39 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Mares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Mares's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 76.9% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 20.5% | 43.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mares usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Mares usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Mares usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mares usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Mares usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mares usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Jan Mares's chess games
All 73 games by Jan Mares in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 19 wins, 33 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Evgeny J. Gafner | 2,264 | 24th Pardubice Czech Open B | B34 |
| Sep 2012 | Tsvetoslav Tsenov | 2,141 | 37th Brno Trade Open A | C65 |
| Nov 2013 | Milan Snorek | 2,129 | chT2D-CZE 1314 | A70 |
| Nov 2015 | Jiri Navratil | 2,067 | chT2D-CZE 1516 | C47 |
| Dec 2013 | Ondrej Kraus | 2,035 | chT2D-CZE 1314 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,165 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,997 |
| Brno Duras Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,878 |
| 37th Brno Trade Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,947 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,469 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Mares's chess games?
73 games by Jan Mares, from Oct 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 Mares has played.
What does Jan Mares play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Jan Mares opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Mares answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jan Mares play as White?
As White, Jan Mares's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Mares play as Black?
As Black, Jan Mares most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Jan Mares's FIDE rating?
Jan Mares is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Jan Mares played?
Our database contains 73 games by Jan Mares, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 33 draws, 21 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Mares?
73 games by Jan Mares 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.