Prepare against Jan Paldus
Czechia · World #94,246 classical · FIDE ID 368326
When preparing against Jan Paldus, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 84 games by Jan Paldus, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Paldus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Paldus 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 | 1,746 | 1,833 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,782 | 1,816 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 21 | 29 | 34 | 25.0% |
| As White | 39 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 45 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Paldus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Paldus's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Paldus usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Paldus usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Paldus usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 39.3% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 39.3% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Jan Paldus's chess games
All 84 games by Jan Paldus in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 21 wins, 29 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A47 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Martin Richter | 1,966 | 22nd Klatovy Open | B01 |
| Jul 2018 | Daniel Kostelecky | 1,953 | 24th Klatovy Open A | B33 |
| Jul 2017 | Vaclav Danek | 1,953 | 23rd Klatovy Open A | C91 |
| Jul 2017 | Jaroslav Novotny | 1,933 | 23rd Klatovy Open A | A29 |
| Jul 2016 | Ditmar Brock | 1,931 | 22nd Klatovy Open | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
| Mlada Boleslav DOBA Cup | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,499 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| 24th Klatovy Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,957 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,859 |
| Ricany Open A | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,697 |
| 29th Klatovy Open B | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,518 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Paldus's chess games?
84 games by Jan Paldus, from Dec 2013 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 Paldus has played.
What does Jan Paldus play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Jan Paldus opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Paldus answers 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Paldus play as White?
As White, Jan Paldus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Paldus play as Black?
As Black, Jan Paldus most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Jan Paldus's FIDE rating?
Jan Paldus is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,782 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Jan Paldus played?
Our database contains 84 games by Jan Paldus, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 29 draws, 34 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Paldus?
84 games by Jan Paldus 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.