Prepare against Jan Pinkas
Slovakia · World #132,951 classical · FIDE ID 14925818
When preparing against Jan Pinkas, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Jan Pinkas, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Pinkas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Pinkas 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 | 1,639 | 1,663 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 21.1% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Pinkas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Pinkas's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 38.5% score
- …e5 (62% of these games) — Pinkas usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Pinkas usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Pinkas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nc6 (100% of these games) — Pinkas usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Jan Pinkas's chess games
All 38 games by Jan Pinkas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Stefan Petras | 1,795 | chT4-SVK A22 1415 | C50 |
| Mar 2019 | Daniel Rozsas | 1,745 | chT4-SVK A22 1819 | B46 |
| Jan 2013 | Julius Szabo | 1,695 | chT4-SVK A22 1213 | C77 |
| Jan 2013 | Stefan Sandor | 1,663 | chT4-SVK A22 1213 | C62 |
| Jan 2018 | Jan Longauer | 1,662 | chT4-SVK A21 1718 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A22 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,493 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,623 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,287 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,446 |
Interactive opening tree from all 38 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Pinkas's chess games?
38 games by Jan Pinkas, from Apr 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 Pinkas has played.
What does Jan Pinkas play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Jan Pinkas opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Pinkas answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Pinkas play as White?
As White, Jan Pinkas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Pinkas play as Black?
As Black, Jan Pinkas most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jan Pinkas's FIDE rating?
Jan Pinkas is currently rated 1,639 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,663 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Jan Pinkas played?
Our database contains 38 games by Jan Pinkas, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Pinkas?
38 games by Jan Pinkas 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.