Prepare against Jan Ptacek
Czechia · World #51,668 classical · FIDE ID 364150
Our database contains 68 games by Jan Ptacek, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Ptacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Ptacek 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 | 1,886 | 1,953 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 17 | 19 | 32 | 25.0% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Ptacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Ptacek's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 87.1% | 46.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ptacek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Ptacek usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Ptacek usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Ptacek usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ptacek usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 65.5% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 34.5% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Jan Ptacek's chess games
All 68 games by Jan Ptacek in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 17 wins, 19 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Jan Tuma | 1,993 | ch-CZE Juniors FIDE Open | B89 |
| Jul 2017 | Stanislav Mezlik | 1,939 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open C | B80 |
| Mar 2015 | Ondrej Kabelka | 1,925 | Kouty nad Desnou Open A | B07 |
| Jun 2020 | Zdenek Rousar | 1,890 | chT2D-CZE 1920 | C45 |
| Jun 2017 | Martin Sandor | 1,858 | Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2017 | 25 | 9 | 1,701 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,706 |
| ch-CZE Juniors FIDE Open | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Mares Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,812 |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open C | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,903 |
| ch-Morava U14 | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,538 |
| 28th Pardubice Czech Open C | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Ptacek's chess games?
68 games by Jan Ptacek, from May 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 Ptacek has played.
What does Jan Ptacek play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Jan Ptacek opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Ptacek answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Jan Ptacek play as White?
As White, Jan Ptacek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Ptacek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Ptacek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jan Ptacek's FIDE rating?
Jan Ptacek is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Jan Ptacek played?
Our database contains 68 games by Jan Ptacek, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 19 draws, 32 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Ptacek?
68 games by Jan Ptacek 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.