Prepare against Jan Smutny
Czechia · World #18,708 classical · FIDE ID 310930
Our database contains 305 games by Jan Smutny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Smutny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Smutny 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 | 2,068 | 2,234 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,217 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 112 | 85 | 107 | 36.7% |
| As White | 158 | 57 | 45 | 56 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 147 | 55 | 40 | 51 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Smutny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Smutny's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 156 | 98.7% | 50.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Smutny usually continues c3 (47.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Smutny usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Smutny usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Smutny usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Smutny usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 71 | 98.6% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 53.7% | 56.8% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 31.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
Jan Smutny's chess games
All 305 games by Jan Smutny 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: 112 wins, 85 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 47 | 16/13/18 | 34.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/3/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Marian Sabol | 2,349 | chT-CZE 2D 1617 | B07 |
| Oct 2002 | Vladimir Karlik | 2,332 | Tatry Open | B10 |
| Apr 2016 | Matej Hrabusa | 2,322 | chT2D-CZE 1516 | B22 |
| Jan 2016 | Petr Cerveny | 2,286 | chT2D-CZE 1516 | B01 |
| Oct 2015 | Zdenek Haba | 2,286 | Prague Pankrac Cup | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2017 | 30 | 10.5 | 2,108 |
| Tatry Open | 2005 | 24 | 7.5 | 2,138 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 2 | 1,957 |
| chT2D-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 1,980 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,277 |
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,042 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Smutny's chess games?
305 games by Jan Smutny, 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 Smutny has played.
What does Jan Smutny play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Jan Smutny opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Smutny answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jan Smutny play as White?
As White, Jan Smutny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (47 games, 34.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Smutny play as Black?
As Black, Jan Smutny most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Jan Smutny's FIDE rating?
Jan Smutny is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Jan Smutny played?
Our database contains 305 games by Jan Smutny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 85 draws, 107 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Smutny?
305 games by Jan Smutny 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.