Prepare against Jan Suran
IM · Czechia · World #2,407 classical · FIDE ID 305782
When preparing against Jan Suran, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 477 games by Jan Suran, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Suran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Suran 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 | 2,363 | 2,425 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,369 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,409 | 2,439 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 477 | 146 | 227 | 102 | 30.6% |
| As White | 250 | 104 | 109 | 36 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 227 | 42 | 118 | 66 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Suran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Suran's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 221 | 88.4% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 5.2% | 80.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.8% | 78.6% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Suran usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Suran usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Suran usually continues d4 (65.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 80.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Suran usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Suran usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Suran usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 67.0% | 47.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 13.0% | 30.8% |
| g6 | 12 | 12.0% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 72.9% | 42.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 11.8% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 7.1% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Jan Suran's chess games
All 477 games by Jan Suran in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 146 wins, 227 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 38 | 11/17/10 | 28.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 15/13/2 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 7/19/7 | 21.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 23 | 3/10/10 | 13.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 1/8/6 | 6.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,693 | Hustopece Open | B00 |
| Jul 2010 | Rauf Mamedov | 2,660 | 21st Pardubice Rapid Open | B85 |
| Dec 2016 | Zbynek Hracek | 2,608 | ch-CZE Blitz | B92 |
| Apr 2004 | Andrei Maksimenko | 2,541 | chT-CZE 0304 | B86 |
| Dec 2019 | Jiri Kociscak | 2,507 | ch-CZE Blitz | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Blitz | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,385 |
| Mlada Boleslav CSOB Cup | 2008 | 18 | 12 | 2,402 |
| Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | 2026 | 13 | 7 | 2,100 |
| Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | 2018 | 12 | 7 | 2,229 |
| chT-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,368 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,279 |
| chT-CZE 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,357 |
| chT-CZE 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Suran's chess games?
477 games by Jan Suran, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Suran has played.
What does Jan Suran play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Jan Suran opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Suran answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jan Suran play as White?
As White, Jan Suran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 28.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Suran play as Black?
As Black, Jan Suran most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 13.0% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Jan Suran's FIDE rating?
Jan Suran is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,409 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Jan Suran played?
Our database contains 477 games by Jan Suran, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 227 draws, 102 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Suran?
477 games by Jan Suran 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.