Prepare against Jan Masar
Slovakia · World #65,758 classical · FIDE ID 14917360
When preparing against Jan Masar, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 68 games by Jan Masar, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Masar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Masar 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 | 1,836 | 1,848 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 41.2% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Masar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Masar's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 100.0% | 56.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.4% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Masar usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Masar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Masar usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Jan Masar's chess games
All 68 games by Jan Masar in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 28 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Teodor Mikus | 1,890 | chT3B2-SVK 1718 | B56 |
| Mar 2016 | Stefan Hoferik | 1,882 | chT3B2-SVK 1516 | B90 |
| Feb 2014 | Juraj Mysiak | 1,823 | chT3B2-SVK 1314 | B03 |
| Feb 2020 | Patrik Zdrazil | 1,793 | chT3B2-SVK 1920 | B03 |
| Apr 2015 | Patrik Budaj | 1,780 | chT3B2-SVK 1415 | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,684 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 1,919 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,767 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,873 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,730 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,731 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,699 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Masar's chess games?
68 games by Jan Masar, from May 2015 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 Masar has played.
What does Jan Masar play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Jan Masar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Masar answers 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jan Masar play as White?
As White, Jan Masar's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Masar play as Black?
As Black, Jan Masar most often plays: Alekhine Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jan Masar's FIDE rating?
Jan Masar is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Jan Masar played?
Our database contains 68 games by Jan Masar, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Masar?
68 games by Jan Masar 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.