Prepare against Jan Skrivanek
Czechia · World #17,123 classical · FIDE ID 310166
Our database contains 140 games by Jan Skrivanek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Skrivanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Skrivanek 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 | 2,083 | 2,218 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,187 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 59 | 35 | 46 | 42.1% |
| As White | 75 | 33 | 19 | 23 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 65 | 26 | 16 | 23 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Skrivanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Skrivanek's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 68.0% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 17.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Skrivanek usually continues Nc3 (42.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Skrivanek usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Skrivanek usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Skrivanek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Skrivanek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Skrivanek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 37.5% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 31.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 76.0% | 60.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Jan Skrivanek's chess games
All 140 games by Jan Skrivanek 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: 59 wins, 35 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E10 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Maxim Dlugy | 2,545 | North American Open | D20 |
| Jun 2007 | Eirik Gullaksen | 2,412 | 21st Pula Open | C44 |
| Jan 1998 | William Paschall | 2,365 | Pardubice Czech Open | A30 |
| Jan 1998 | Michael Geveke | 2,315 | Pardubice Czech Open | C15 |
| Nov 1998 | Andrei Vunder | 2,305 | 6th Chigorin Memorial | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pardubice Czech Open | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,166 |
| Ricany Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,142 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,056 |
| 6th Chigorin Memorial | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,145 |
| Klatovy Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,284 |
| chT2-CZE 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 7 | 2,437 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
Interactive opening tree from all 140 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Skrivanek's chess games?
140 games by Jan Skrivanek, 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 Skrivanek has played.
What does Jan Skrivanek play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Jan Skrivanek opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Skrivanek answers 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan Skrivanek play as White?
As White, Jan Skrivanek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Skrivanek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Skrivanek most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Jan Skrivanek's FIDE rating?
Jan Skrivanek is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Jan Skrivanek played?
Our database contains 140 games by Jan Skrivanek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 35 draws, 46 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Skrivanek?
140 games by Jan Skrivanek 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.