Prepare against Jan Sulko
Slovakia · World #30,137 classical · FIDE ID 14906104
Our database contains 266 games by Jan Sulko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Sulko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Sulko 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 | 1,985 | 2,142 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 2,056 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 98 | 73 | 95 | 36.8% |
| As White | 141 | 59 | 41 | 41 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 125 | 39 | 32 | 54 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Sulko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Sulko's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 140 | 99.3% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Sulko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Sulko usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Sulko usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sulko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 78.8% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 15.2% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 89.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.8% | 37.5% |
Jan Sulko's chess games
All 266 games by Jan Sulko 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: 98 wins, 73 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 25 | 12/8/5 | 48.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Martin Zvarik | 2,312 | chT-SVK 2C 0607 | C43 |
| Feb 2007 | Vladimir Marman | 2,195 | chT-SVK 2C 0607 | B87 |
| Feb 2008 | Vladimir Lakatos | 2,189 | chT2C-SVK 0708 | A58 |
| Feb 2010 | Marek Tauber | 2,187 | chT-SVK 1E 0910 | B43 |
| Mar 2010 | Peter Jelen | 2,180 | chT-SVK 1E 0910 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 2C 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,136 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 3 | 1,999 |
| chT2C-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 1,980 |
| chT2C-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,143 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| chT2-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,134 |
| chT3C-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,178 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Sulko's chess games?
266 games by Jan Sulko, 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 Sulko has played.
What does Jan Sulko play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Jan Sulko opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Sulko answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jan Sulko play as White?
As White, Jan Sulko's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Sulko play as Black?
As Black, Jan Sulko most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Jan Sulko's FIDE rating?
Jan Sulko is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Jan Sulko played?
Our database contains 266 games by Jan Sulko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 73 draws, 95 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Sulko?
266 games by Jan Sulko 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.