Prepare against Jan Rusnak
Czechia · World #34,699 classical · FIDE ID 325767
Our database contains 206 games by Jan Rusnak, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Rusnak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Rusnak 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 | 1,960 | 2,054 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,048 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 2,039 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 73 | 52 | 80 | 35.4% |
| As White | 98 | 39 | 24 | 34 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 108 | 34 | 28 | 46 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Rusnak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Rusnak's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 98.0% | 53.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Rusnak usually continues c3 (42.6% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Rusnak usually continues Nc3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rusnak usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Rusnak usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 41.8% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 18 | 26.9% | 36.1% |
| e6 | 16 | 23.9% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 56.5% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Jan Rusnak's chess games
All 206 games by Jan Rusnak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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, 52 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 9/5/13 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 21 | 12/4/4 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Jiri Novak | 2,245 | Svetla nad Sazavou Open B | C01 |
| Jan 2013 | Zdenek Urban | 2,152 | chT2B-CZE 1213 | A13 |
| Oct 2018 | Olga Jascenko | 2,127 | chT2A-CZE 1819 | B22 |
| Mar 2019 | Pavel Ptak | 2,124 | chT2A-CZE 1819 | D34 |
| May 2006 | Ludek Novak | 2,118 | Janske Lazne Open A | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2008 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,937 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,829 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,864 |
| Sec Open A | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,079 |
| Plzen Open B | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,784 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,049 |
| ch-Czech U16 | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,621 |
| Sec Svetla Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Rusnak's chess games?
206 games by Jan Rusnak, from Jul 2006 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 Rusnak has played.
What does Jan Rusnak play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Jan Rusnak opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Rusnak answers 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jan Rusnak play as White?
As White, Jan Rusnak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (21 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Rusnak play as Black?
As Black, Jan Rusnak most often plays: Alekhine Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Jan Rusnak's FIDE rating?
Jan Rusnak is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Jan Rusnak played?
Our database contains 206 games by Jan Rusnak, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 52 draws, 80 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Rusnak?
206 games by Jan Rusnak 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.