Prepare against Jan Pesout
Czechia · World #20,080 classical · FIDE ID 306347
When preparing against Jan Pesout, expect 1.Nf3 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 271 games by Jan Pesout, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Pesout's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Pesout 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 | 2,056 | 2,283 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,134 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 72 | 114 | 85 | 26.6% |
| As White | 141 | 43 | 62 | 36 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 130 | 29 | 52 | 49 | 22.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Pesout's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Pesout's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 91 | 64.5% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 43 | 30.5% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 5.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 65% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Pesout usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Pesout usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pesout usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Pesout usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Pesout usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pesout usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 45.5% | 54.0% |
| c5 | 19 | 34.5% | 52.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 85.7% | 36.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 12.2% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Jan Pesout's chess games
All 271 games by Jan Pesout in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 72 wins, 114 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Jan Michalek | 2,362 | chT1W-CZE 0607 | D94 |
| Oct 2012 | Miloslav Netusil | 2,323 | Prague Pankrac Cup | D35 |
| Sep 2012 | Martin Rehorek | 2,310 | Prague Pankrac Cup | A17 |
| Nov 2005 | Josef Kopal | 2,308 | chT-CZE 0506 | D46 |
| Jan 1992 | Milan Hosek | 2,300 | Pardubice Open | D89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2013 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,178 |
| CSR-ch41 Semifinal C | 1971 | 13 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-CZE 18th | 1987 | 13 | 6 | – |
| Pardubice Open | 1995 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
| ch-CSR U26 | 1969 | 11 | 6 | – |
| chT1W-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,208 |
| chT1W-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
| chT1W-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Pesout's chess games?
271 games by Jan Pesout, from Apr 2003 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 Pesout has played.
What does Jan Pesout play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Jan Pesout opens with 1.Nf3 (65% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Pesout answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jan Pesout play as White?
As White, Jan Pesout's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Pesout play as Black?
As Black, Jan Pesout most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Jan Pesout's FIDE rating?
Jan Pesout is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jan Pesout played?
Our database contains 271 games by Jan Pesout, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 114 draws, 85 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Pesout?
271 games by Jan Pesout 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.