Prepare against Jan Soldan
Slovakia · World #108,224 classical · FIDE ID 14905639
When preparing against Jan Soldan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Jan Soldan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Soldan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Soldan 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 | 1,706 | 2,040 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,680 | 1,780 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 39 | 46 | 109 | 20.1% |
| As White | 99 | 27 | 19 | 53 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 95 | 12 | 27 | 56 | 12.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Soldan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Soldan's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 100.0% | 36.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Soldan usually continues Nf3 (28.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Soldan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Soldan usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 73.2% | 30.5% |
| e5 | 15 | 26.8% | 36.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 17.3% |
Jan Soldan's chess games
All 194 games by Jan Soldan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 46 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 3/2/17 | 13.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Jiri Marek | 2,159 | ch-SVK | B80 |
| Jul 2015 | Jan Bednar | 2,149 | ch-SVK Open | B84 |
| Jan 2003 | Zdenek Tomes | 2,125 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B73 |
| Feb 2009 | Peter Raczko | 1,979 | chT2A-SVK 0809 | B08 |
| May 2017 | Jaroslav Mosny | 1,965 | ch-SVK Seniors 50 | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 18 | 6 | 1,879 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 18 | 5 | 1,851 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2009 | 16 | 7 | 1,804 |
| ch-SVK Seniors-B | 2011 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,782 |
| Drienica Saris Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,663 |
| chT2A-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,809 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2003 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,927 |
| chT2A-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,618 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Soldan's chess games?
194 games by Jan Soldan, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Soldan has played.
What does Jan Soldan play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Jan Soldan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Soldan answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Soldan play as White?
As White, Jan Soldan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Soldan play as Black?
As Black, Jan Soldan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Jan Soldan's FIDE rating?
Jan Soldan is currently rated 1,706 in classical chess, 1,680 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Jan Soldan played?
Our database contains 194 games by Jan Soldan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 46 draws, 109 losses (20.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Soldan?
194 games by Jan Soldan 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.