Prepare against Jan Sunal
Slovakia · World #101,646 classical · FIDE ID 14917653
When preparing against Jan Sunal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%).
Our database contains 126 games by Jan Sunal, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Sunal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Sunal 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 | 1,725 | 1,877 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,815 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 36 | 34 | 56 | 28.6% |
| As White | 62 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 64 | 17 | 13 | 34 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Sunal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Sunal's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Sunal usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Sunal usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sunal usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 52.0% | 19.2% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 48.0% | 37.5% |
Jan Sunal's chess games
All 126 games by Jan Sunal in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 36 wins, 34 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Jan Struhar | 2,099 | chT3B2-SVK 1617 | C41 |
| Jan 2018 | Marian Mikusik | 2,055 | chT2B-SVK 1718 | B13 |
| Feb 2012 | Ladislav Vrbica | 1,981 | chT-SVK 3B2 1112 | B83 |
| Jan 2024 | Marian Kutny | 1,927 | chT3B2-SVK 2324 | B08 |
| Jan 2012 | Vladimir Otepka | 1,878 | chT-SVK 3B2 1112 | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 2 | 1,757 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,622 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 1,801 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,803 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 1,929 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,749 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,664 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,595 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Sunal's chess games?
126 games by Jan Sunal, from May 2011 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 Sunal has played.
What does Jan Sunal play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Jan Sunal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Sunal answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Jan Sunal play as White?
As White, Jan Sunal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Sunal play as Black?
As Black, Jan Sunal most often plays: Philidor (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Jan Sunal's FIDE rating?
Jan Sunal is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Jan Sunal played?
Our database contains 126 games by Jan Sunal, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 34 draws, 56 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Sunal?
126 games by Jan Sunal 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.