Prepare against Jan Sikora
Czechia · World #12,900 classical · FIDE ID 305405
Our database contains 485 games by Jan Sikora, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Sikora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Sikora 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 | 2,129 | 2,266 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,263 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,188 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 485 | 145 | 224 | 116 | 29.9% |
| As White | 241 | 75 | 118 | 48 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 244 | 70 | 106 | 68 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Sikora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Sikora's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 85.9% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 5.4% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.1% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 3.7% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Sikora usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Sikora usually continues Bc4 (53.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sikora usually continues d4 (59.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Sikora usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Sikora usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Sikora usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 79.2% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 18 | 17.0% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 71.0% | 47.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 17.2% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 11 | 11.8% | 59.1% |
Jan Sikora's chess games
All 485 games by Jan Sikora in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 145 wins, 224 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian: Closed | 48 | 18/20/10 | 37.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 3/8/9 | 15.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 6/11/3 | 30.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 19 | 6/11/2 | 31.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 9 | 0/7/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 49 | 15/21/13 | 30.6% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | David S. Markosian | 2,501 | Tatry Open | B06 |
| Jun 2019 | Ezra Kirk | 2,428 | 14th Teplice Open | A26 |
| Apr 2014 | Pavel Blatny | 2,418 | ch-CZE | A47 |
| Jan 2016 | Eduard Meduna | 2,397 | chT-CZE 1516 | D15 |
| Feb 2011 | Jan Sosna | 2,396 | chT1E-CZE 1011 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2016 | 115 | 70 | 2,259 |
| ch-CZE | 2017 | 36 | 16 | 2,241 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,180 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,167 |
| chT-CZE 1E 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,266 |
| chT1E-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,151 |
| chT1E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| chT1E-CZE 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Sikora's chess games?
485 games by Jan Sikora, from Apr 2003 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 Sikora has played.
What does Jan Sikora play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Jan Sikora opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Sikora answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Jan Sikora play as White?
As White, Jan Sikora's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (48 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 15.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Sikora play as Black?
As Black, Jan Sikora most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (49 games, 30.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 244 games.
What is Jan Sikora's FIDE rating?
Jan Sikora is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jan Sikora played?
Our database contains 485 games by Jan Sikora, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 224 draws, 116 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Sikora?
485 games by Jan Sikora 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.