Prepare against Jan Sebesta
Czechia · World #44,742 classical · FIDE ID 372013
Our database contains 152 games by Jan Sebesta, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Sebesta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Sebesta 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 | 1,914 | 1,941 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,917 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,835 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 47 | 43 | 62 | 30.9% |
| As White | 75 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 77 | 21 | 20 | 36 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Sebesta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Sebesta's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 96.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sebesta usually continues c3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Sebesta usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sebesta usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sebesta usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Sebesta usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 33.3% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 26.2% | 27.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 21.4% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 96.2% | 46.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Jan Sebesta's chess games
All 152 games by Jan Sebesta in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Aug 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: 47 wins, 43 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 5/12/11 | 17.9% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Tomas Vanek | 2,233 | 11th Orlova Open A | C34 |
| Apr 2021 | Hana Pirklova | 2,108 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C52 |
| Jul 2023 | Tomas Hanak | 2,043 | 6th Bohumin Open A | C11 |
| Feb 2022 | Rudolf Kaminsky | 2,006 | chT2F-CZE 2122 | D94 |
| Dec 2021 | Patrik Schoupal | 1,999 | chT2F-CZE 2122 | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,853 |
| chT2F-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,128 |
| 4th Bohumin Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,898 |
| 13th Orlova Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,795 |
| 6th Bohumin Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,917 |
| 26th EU-ch U12 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,478 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,485 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Sebesta's chess games?
152 games by Jan Sebesta, from Jun 2013 to Aug 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 Sebesta has played.
What does Jan Sebesta play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Jan Sebesta opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Sebesta answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan Sebesta play as White?
As White, Jan Sebesta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (28 games, 17.9% win rate); Bishop's Opening (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Sebesta play as Black?
As Black, Jan Sebesta most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Jan Sebesta's FIDE rating?
Jan Sebesta is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Jan Sebesta played?
Our database contains 152 games by Jan Sebesta, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 43 draws, 62 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Sebesta?
152 games by Jan Sebesta 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.