Prepare against Jan Stastny
Czechia · World #7,158 classical · FIDE ID 312606
When preparing against Jan Stastny, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 16.7% over 42 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Jan Stastny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Stastny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Stastny 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 | 2,221 | 2,271 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,192 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,246 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 93 | 113 | 86 | 31.8% |
| As White | 140 | 56 | 54 | 30 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 152 | 37 | 59 | 56 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Stastny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Stastny's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 92.9% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Stastny usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Stastny usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Stastny usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Stastny usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Stastny usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Stastny usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 97.4% | 41.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 79.5% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Jan Stastny's chess games
All 292 games by Jan Stastny 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: 93 wins, 113 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 42 | 7/18/17 | 16.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Vitezslav Priehoda | 2,385 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | B85 |
| Jan 1999 | Pavel Simacek | 2,380 | ch-CZE U18/20 | B15 |
| Jul 2005 | Pavel Stehno | 2,373 | Pardubice Open C | A04 |
| Nov 2005 | Lubomir Krnavek | 2,322 | chT2c-CZE 0506 | B60 |
| Jan 2005 | Michal Moravec | 2,311 | chT-CZE 2C 0405 | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U18 | 1998 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,974 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,370 |
| chT1W-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-CZE U18/20 | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| chTV-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,165 |
| chT2C-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,357 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Stastny's chess games?
292 games by Jan Stastny, 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 Stastny has played.
What does Jan Stastny play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Jan Stastny opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Stastny answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jan Stastny play as White?
As White, Jan Stastny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Stastny play as Black?
As Black, Jan Stastny most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Jan Stastny's FIDE rating?
Jan Stastny is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Jan Stastny played?
Our database contains 292 games by Jan Stastny, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 113 draws, 86 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Stastny?
292 games by Jan Stastny 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.