Prepare against Jan Stursa
Czechia · World #22,796 classical · FIDE ID 314102
Our database contains 171 games by Jan Stursa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Stursa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Stursa 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 | 2,034 | 2,220 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 2,122 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,164 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 66 | 43 | 62 | 38.6% |
| As White | 91 | 32 | 23 | 36 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 80 | 34 | 20 | 26 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Stursa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Stursa's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 62 | 68.1% | 37.1% |
| e4 | 14 | 15.4% | 82.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.7% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 68% of White games, 37.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Stursa usually continues g3 (43.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Stursa usually continues g3 (26.9% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Stursa usually continues g3 (31.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 82.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Stursa usually continues c3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Stursa usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Stursa usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 92.7% | 67.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 95.8% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Jan Stursa's chess games
All 171 games by Jan Stursa 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: 66 wins, 43 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D71 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Lubomir Neckar | 2,314 | chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | D71 |
| Dec 2006 | Borek Bernard | 2,296 | chT2c-CZE 0607 | A04 |
| Jan 2003 | Josef Kourek | 2,267 | chT2V-CZE 0203 | E65 |
| Nov 2011 | David Kubecka | 2,256 | chT2B-CZE 1112 | E62 |
| Jan 2003 | Miloslav Vanka | 2,243 | chT2V-CZE 0203 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chTV-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 12 | 8 | 2,321 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,226 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,999 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,997 |
| chT-CZE 2C 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| chT2V-CZE 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,301 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
| chT2V-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Stursa's chess games?
171 games by Jan Stursa, 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 Stursa has played.
What does Jan Stursa play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Jan Stursa opens with 1.Nf3 (68% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Stursa answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan Stursa play as White?
As White, Jan Stursa's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Stursa play as Black?
As Black, Jan Stursa most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Jan Stursa's FIDE rating?
Jan Stursa is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jan Stursa played?
Our database contains 171 games by Jan Stursa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 43 draws, 62 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Stursa?
171 games by Jan Stursa 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.