Prepare against Jan Mikes
IM · Czechia · World #2,435 classical · FIDE ID 339369
Our database contains 535 games by Jan Mikes, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Mikes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Mikes 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 | 2,361 | 2,404 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,275 | Jan 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,298 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 535 | 207 | 156 | 172 | 38.7% |
| As White | 255 | 104 | 76 | 75 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 280 | 103 | 80 | 97 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Mikes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Mikes's side.
First moves as White (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 213 | 83.5% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 19 | 7.5% | 39.5% |
| c4 | 16 | 6.3% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.0% | 10.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Mikes usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mikes usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mikes usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 39.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Mikes usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Mikes usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Mikes usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 82.3% | 57.5% |
| c6 | 16 | 12.3% | 71.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 85.9% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Jan Mikes's chess games
All 535 games by Jan Mikes in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 207 wins, 156 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 16/7/9 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/5/10 | 46.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | E Bacrot | 2,658 | TCh-AUT 2024-25 | B90 |
| May 2019 | Jiri Stocek | 2,563 | ch-CZE | E70 |
| Mar 2024 | Bartlomiej Heberla | 2,552 | Prague Open | C50 |
| Jun 2017 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,548 | 12th Teplice Open | A11 |
| Jan 2018 | Tomas Polak | 2,513 | chT2E-CZE 1718 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2022 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,356 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2012 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,050 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2008 | 18 | 13 | 1,877 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2009 | 15 | 7 | 1,587 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2013 | 11 | 2 | 2,008 |
| Wch U16 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,782 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2014 | 11 | 3 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Mikes's chess games?
535 games by Jan Mikes, from Oct 2008 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 Mikes has played.
What does Jan Mikes play on the first move as White?
Across 255 games with White in our database, Jan Mikes opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Mikes answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jan Mikes play as White?
As White, Jan Mikes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 255 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Mikes play as Black?
As Black, Jan Mikes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 280 games.
What is Jan Mikes's FIDE rating?
Jan Mikes is currently rated 2,361 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Jan Mikes played?
Our database contains 535 games by Jan Mikes, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 207 wins, 156 draws, 172 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Mikes?
535 games by Jan Mikes 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.