Prepare against Jan Skalka
Czechia · World #29,721 classical · FIDE ID 365955
Our database contains 76 games by Jan Skalka, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Skalka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Skalka 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 | 1,987 | 2,014 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,945 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 17 | 26 | 33 | 22.4% |
| As White | 38 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Skalka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Skalka's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 76.3% | 44.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 23.7% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Skalka usually continues c3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Skalka usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Skalka usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Skalka usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Skalka usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Skalka usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Jan Skalka's chess games
All 76 games by Jan Skalka in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 17 wins, 26 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Ondrej Svanda | 2,099 | Stare Mesto Open | B22 |
| Aug 2017 | Frantisek Mrkus | 2,090 | Stare Mesto Open | C27 |
| Nov 2018 | Josef Hudacek | 2,067 | chT-CZE 2E 1819 | A46 |
| Aug 2022 | Ondrej Sramek | 1,985 | Stare Mesto Open | B35 |
| Mar 2019 | Zdenka Vranova | 1,964 | chT-CZE 2E 1819 | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2022 | 32 | 10 | 1,932 |
| chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| Skalica Masters Open | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,872 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| chTA-CZE U20 1213 | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 1,866 |
| chTE-CZE U20 1213 | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,710 |
| chTE-CZE U20 1112 | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Skalka's chess games?
76 games by Jan Skalka, from May 2012 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 Skalka has played.
What does Jan Skalka play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Jan Skalka opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Skalka answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Jan Skalka play as White?
As White, Jan Skalka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Skalka play as Black?
As Black, Jan Skalka most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Jan Skalka's FIDE rating?
Jan Skalka is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jan Skalka played?
Our database contains 76 games by Jan Skalka, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 26 draws, 33 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Skalka?
76 games by Jan Skalka 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.