Prepare against Jan Simecek
Czechia · World #64,144 classical · FIDE ID 321060
When preparing against Jan Simecek, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Jan Simecek, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Simecek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Simecek 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 | 1,841 | 1,957 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,866 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 17.1% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Simecek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Simecek's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 81.0% | 32.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 32.4% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Simecek usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Simecek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Simecek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Simecek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Simecek usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Simecek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Jan Simecek's chess games
All 41 games by Jan Simecek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 7 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Nikolay Monin | 2,193 | 17th Marianske Lazne Seniors Open | D35 |
| Jan 2012 | Martina Fuskova | 1,721 | Marianske Lazne Open 11th | D52 |
| Jan 2020 | Imrich Tamas | 1,520 | Marianske Lazne Open Seniors | D30 |
| Jan 2016 | Mikhail Yudin | 1,423 | 15th Marianske Lazne Open | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2011 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| 10th Plzen Open B | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
| Marianske Lazne Open 50+ | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,688 |
| Marianske Lazne Open Seniors | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,869 |
| 17th Marianske Lazne Seniors Open | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,983 |
| 13th Marianske Lazne Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,293 |
| 15th Marianske Lazne Open | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 1,823 |
| Marianske Lazne Open 11th | 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Simecek's chess games?
41 games by Jan Simecek, from Apr 2004 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 Simecek has played.
What does Jan Simecek play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jan Simecek opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Simecek answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Simecek play as White?
As White, Jan Simecek's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Simecek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Simecek most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jan Simecek's FIDE rating?
Jan Simecek is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Jan Simecek played?
Our database contains 41 games by Jan Simecek, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Simecek?
41 games by Jan Simecek 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.