Prepare against Jan Smolen
Slovakia · World #1,887 classical · FIDE ID 14906287
When preparing against Jan Smolen, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 381 games by Jan Smolen, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jan Smolen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Smolen 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 | 2,390 | 2,459 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,452 | 2,472 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,413 | 2,446 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 381 | 182 | 116 | 83 | 47.8% |
| As White | 195 | 97 | 57 | 41 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 186 | 85 | 59 | 42 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Smolen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Smolen's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 47.7% | 63.4% |
| d4 | 48 | 24.6% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 12.8% | 74.0% |
| c4 | 22 | 11.3% | 52.3% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Smolen usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Smolen usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Smolen usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Smolen usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Smolen usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Smolen usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 30.7% | 64.5% |
| c6 | 27 | 26.7% | 59.3% |
| c5 | 25 | 24.8% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 11.9% | 79.2% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 5.0% | 60.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 51.9% | 64.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 21.2% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 19.2% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Jan Smolen's chess games
All 381 games by Jan Smolen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 182 wins, 116 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,545 | chT-SVK 1314 | B80 |
| May 2008 | Fabio Bellini | 2,518 | 27th Mitropa Cup | C54 |
| Nov 2006 | Imre Jr. Hera | 2,510 | chT1W-SVK 0607 | E27 |
| Nov 2014 | Nikolaus Stanec | 2,492 | chT2O-AUT 1415 | C29 |
| May 2004 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,478 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 2015 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,428 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2018 | 25 | 18 | 2,296 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2014 | 18 | 15.5 | 2,465 |
| Tatry Open | 2004 | 17 | 11 | 2,384 |
| Piestany | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,394 |
| chT2O-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,400 |
| chT-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 10 | 2,571 |
| chT1W-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,589 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Smolen's chess games?
381 games by Jan Smolen, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Smolen has played.
What does Jan Smolen play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Jan Smolen opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Smolen answers 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Jan Smolen play as White?
As White, Jan Smolen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Smolen play as Black?
As Black, Jan Smolen most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Jan Smolen's FIDE rating?
Jan Smolen is currently rated 2,390 in classical chess, 2,452 in rapid and 2,413 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,459 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Jan Smolen played?
Our database contains 381 games by Jan Smolen, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 116 draws, 83 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Smolen?
381 games by Jan Smolen 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.