Prepare against Jan Puskar
Slovakia · World #22,757 classical · FIDE ID 14916584
Our database contains 189 games by Jan Puskar, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Puskar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Puskar 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 | 2,035 | 2,102 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,162 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,103 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 73 | 57 | 59 | 38.6% |
| As White | 91 | 44 | 23 | 24 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 98 | 29 | 34 | 35 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Puskar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Puskar's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 37.4% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 20 | 22.0% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 19 | 20.9% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 15.4% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Puskar usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Puskar usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Puskar usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Puskar usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Puskar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Puskar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 57.4% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 9 | 19.1% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.9% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 53.6% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Jan Puskar's chess games
All 189 games by Jan Puskar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 73 wins, 57 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | English Opening | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Vladimir Skara | 2,205 | ch-SVK Open | A30 |
| Dec 2015 | Sandor Berta | 2,190 | chT2C-SVK 1516 | B30 |
| Mar 2011 | Mario Kamody | 2,187 | chT2C-SVK 10/11 | D57 |
| Oct 2009 | Miroslav Sorkovsky | 2,174 | chT-SVK 2C 0910 | B73 |
| Feb 2010 | Martin Madar | 2,163 | chT-SVK 2C 0910 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK rapid | 2020 | 18 | 13 | 2,109 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 2,058 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| chT2C-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,025 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,008 |
| Nachod Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Puskar's chess games?
189 games by Jan Puskar, from Apr 2008 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 Puskar has played.
What does Jan Puskar play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Jan Puskar opens with 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Puskar answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jan Puskar play as White?
As White, Jan Puskar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Puskar play as Black?
As Black, Jan Puskar most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Jan Puskar's FIDE rating?
Jan Puskar is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Jan Puskar played?
Our database contains 189 games by Jan Puskar, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 57 draws, 59 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Puskar?
189 games by Jan Puskar 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.