Prepare against Jan Soucek
FM · Czechia · World #4,772 classical · FIDE ID 23713275
Our database contains 164 games by Jan Soucek, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Soucek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Soucek 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 | 2,280 | 2,332 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,084 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,169 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 58 | 43 | 63 | 35.4% |
| As White | 75 | 33 | 18 | 24 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 89 | 25 | 25 | 39 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Soucek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Soucek's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 46.7% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 26 | 34.7% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 17.3% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Soucek usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Soucek usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Soucek usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Soucek usually continues Bg5 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Soucek usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Soucek usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 42.5% | 44.1% |
| c6 | 9 | 22.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.5% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 53.6% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 32.1% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Jan Soucek's chess games
All 164 games by Jan Soucek in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 58 wins, 43 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Jan Krejci | 2,506 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 | D35 |
| Dec 2025 | Taron Shagbazyan | 2,425 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | D14 |
| Oct 2025 | Johannes von Mettenheim | 2,404 | World Youth Open U18 2025 | D35 |
| Dec 2025 | R1 Biolek | 2,388 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 | A36 |
| Nov 2025 | J Jirka | 2,384 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U14 | 2022 | 17 | 12.5 | 1,828 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,869 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| Skalica Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,830 |
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,727 |
| Skalica Open | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,832 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Soucek's chess games?
164 games by Jan Soucek, from Feb 2017 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 Soucek has played.
What does Jan Soucek play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Jan Soucek opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Soucek answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Jan Soucek play as White?
As White, Jan Soucek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Soucek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Soucek most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Jan Soucek's FIDE rating?
Jan Soucek is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jan Soucek played?
Our database contains 164 games by Jan Soucek, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 43 draws, 63 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Soucek?
164 games by Jan Soucek 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.