Prepare against Jan Pokorny
Czechia · World #82,923 classical · FIDE ID 325481
When preparing against Jan Pokorny, expect 1.Nf3 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Jan Pokorny, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Pokorny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Pokorny 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 | 1,780 | 1,918 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,840 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 37 | 61 | 49 | 25.2% |
| As White | 72 | 17 | 32 | 23 | 23.6% |
| As Black | 75 | 20 | 29 | 26 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Pokorny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Pokorny's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 34 | 47.2% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 19 | 26.4% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 16 | 22.2% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues b3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pokorny usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 45.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
Jan Pokorny's chess games
All 147 games by Jan Pokorny in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 37 wins, 61 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A38 | English Opening | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Daniel Hadzala | 2,126 | Prague Holiday K21 | A16 |
| Jul 2013 | Torsten Hansch | 2,116 | Prague Holiday K31 | E80 |
| Jul 2017 | Jaroslav Sura | 2,055 | 13th Prague Golden Open | E81 |
| Jul 2012 | Rainer Pommrich | 2,040 | Prague Holiday K31 | B09 |
| Jul 2012 | Wolfhard Trebbin | 2,029 | Prague Holiday K31 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday K31 | 2017 | 45 | 22.5 | 1,922 |
| Prague Holiday K11 | 2017 | 31 | 12.5 | 1,822 |
| Prague Holiday K21 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,957 |
| 10th Prague Golden Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,711 |
| 13th Prague Golden Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,995 |
| 14th Prague Golden Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,828 |
| 11th Prague Golden Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,786 |
| Ricany Open A | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,713 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Pokorny's chess games?
147 games by Jan Pokorny, from Sep 2010 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 Pokorny has played.
What does Jan Pokorny play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Jan Pokorny opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Pokorny answers 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Jan Pokorny play as White?
As White, Jan Pokorny's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Pokorny play as Black?
As Black, Jan Pokorny most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Jan Pokorny's FIDE rating?
Jan Pokorny is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Jan Pokorny played?
Our database contains 147 games by Jan Pokorny, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 61 draws, 49 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Pokorny?
147 games by Jan Pokorny 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.