Prepare against Jan Soural
CM · Czechia · World #13,242 classical · FIDE ID 311928
Our database contains 699 games by Jan Soural, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Soural's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Soural 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 | 2,125 | 2,285 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,252 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,262 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 699 | 246 | 259 | 193 | 35.2% |
| As White | 353 | 138 | 138 | 77 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 346 | 108 | 121 | 116 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Soural's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Soural's side.
First moves as White (353 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 243 | 68.8% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 52 | 14.7% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 31 | 8.8% | 53.2% |
| e4 | 23 | 6.5% | 54.3% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Soural usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Soural usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Soural usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Soural usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Soural usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Soural usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 139 | 85.3% | 47.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 6.7% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 103 | 93.6% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Jan Soural's chess games
All 699 games by Jan Soural 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: 246 wins, 259 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 40 | 16/10/14 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 33 | 13/13/7 | 39.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 11/11/6 | 39.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 7/13/8 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 26 | 16/5/5 | 61.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 7/16/11 | 20.6% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 28 | 11/5/12 | 39.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 3/7/5 | 18.8% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Pavel Cech | 2,410 | chT2B-CZE 1415 | D12 |
| Jul 2014 | Adrian Musat | 2,401 | 25th Pardubice Open rap | A62 |
| Apr 2021 | Jan Rubes | 2,400 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | A39 |
| Jul 2007 | Dennis Ruijgrok | 2,355 | Pardubice Czech Open | A80 |
| Jan 2012 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,343 | 11th Prague Open A | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2017 | 38 | 15.5 | 2,217 |
| Nachod Open | 2009 | 16 | 10 | 2,191 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,218 |
| chT1W-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,168 |
| chT1W-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,317 |
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,173 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,050 |
| Ricany Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Soural's chess games?
699 games by Jan Soural, 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 Soural has played.
What does Jan Soural play on the first move as White?
Across 353 games with White in our database, Jan Soural opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Soural answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jan Soural play as White?
As White, Jan Soural's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Catalan (28 games, 39.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 353 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Soural play as Black?
As Black, Jan Soural most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 346 games.
What is Jan Soural's FIDE rating?
Jan Soural is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Jan Soural played?
Our database contains 699 games by Jan Soural, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 246 wins, 259 draws, 193 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Soural?
699 games by Jan Soural 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.