Prepare against Jan Svab
Czechia · World #29,017 classical · FIDE ID 310824
Our database contains 103 games by Jan Svab, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Svab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Svab 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 | 1,991 | 2,110 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 36 | 31 | 36 | 35.0% |
| As White | 53 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Svab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Svab's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 96.2% | 51.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 51.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Svab usually continues Bc4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Svab usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Svab usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Svab usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 96.4% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Jan Svab's chess games
All 103 games by Jan Svab 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: 36 wins, 31 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Ladislav Jr Hrbolka | 2,250 | Plzen KB Open A U18 | B30 |
| Jan 1996 | Jiri Voller | 2,250 | Plzen Open A U18 | B47 |
| Jan 1997 | Irina Gileva | 2,145 | Decin Open | B33 |
| Jan 1996 | David Navara | 2,140 | Plzen Open A U18 | A07 |
| Feb 2018 | Filip Lacina | 2,010 | chT2A-CZE 1718 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 1,841 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| Svetla nad Sazavou Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Klatovy Open | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Plzen KB Open A U18 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| Plzen Open A U18 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,096 |
| Plzen Open B U18 | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Decin Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Svab's chess games?
103 games by Jan Svab, 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 Svab has played.
What does Jan Svab play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Jan Svab opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Svab answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Svab play as White?
As White, Jan Svab's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Svab play as Black?
As Black, Jan Svab most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Jan Svab's FIDE rating?
Jan Svab is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jan Svab played?
Our database contains 103 games by Jan Svab, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 31 draws, 36 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Svab?
103 games by Jan Svab 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.