Prepare against Jan Sodoma
IM · Czechia · World #3,550 classical · FIDE ID 323195
Our database contains 757 games by Jan Sodoma, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Sodoma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Sodoma 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 | 2,317 | 2,401 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,357 | 2,359 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,361 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 757 | 293 | 279 | 185 | 38.7% |
| As White | 380 | 164 | 143 | 73 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 377 | 129 | 136 | 112 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Sodoma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Sodoma's side.
First moves as White (380 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 187 | 49.2% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 111 | 29.2% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 73 | 19.2% | 63.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.4% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Sodoma usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sodoma usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Sodoma usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sodoma usually continues Nc3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sodoma usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Sodoma usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 186 | 96.4% | 56.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.1% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 73.5% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 23 | 19.7% | 43.5% |
| f5 | 8 | 6.8% | 12.5% |
Jan Sodoma's chess games
All 757 games by Jan Sodoma in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 293 wins, 279 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 41 | 23/15/3 | 56.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 32 | 14/6/12 | 43.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 32 | 10/16/6 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 50 | 17/22/11 | 34.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 38 | 17/7/14 | 44.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 10/17/6 | 30.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Jan Votava | 2,579 | chT1W-CZE 1011 | D38 |
| Oct 2016 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,494 | Prague Pankrac Cup | E39 |
| Jul 2011 | Vitali Koziak | 2,484 | 9th Nachod Open | D61 |
| Mar 2010 | Milos Jirovsky | 2,482 | chT1W-CZE 0910 | D47 |
| Feb 2008 | Pavel Simacek | 2,472 | chT-CZE 0708 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 53 | 33.5 | 2,233 |
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2006 | 36 | 25 | 2,336 |
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2016 | 31 | 18 | 2,364 |
| Ricany Open A | 2011 | 24 | 18 | 2,360 |
| Klatovy Open | 2014 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,302 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 17 | 9 | 2,287 |
| Ricany Open | 2012 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,355 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 2,159 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tomas Kulhanek (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Sodoma's chess games?
757 games by Jan Sodoma, from Jan 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 Sodoma has played.
What does Jan Sodoma play on the first move as White?
Across 380 games with White in our database, Jan Sodoma opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Sodoma answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jan Sodoma play as White?
As White, Jan Sodoma's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (41 games, 56.1% win rate); English Opening (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (32 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 380 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Sodoma play as Black?
As Black, Jan Sodoma most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (50 games, 34.0% win rate); Italian Game (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (33 games, 30.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 377 games.
What is Jan Sodoma's FIDE rating?
Jan Sodoma is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,357 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Jan Sodoma played?
Our database contains 757 games by Jan Sodoma, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 293 wins, 279 draws, 185 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Sodoma?
757 games by Jan Sodoma 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.