Prepare against Jan Svach
Czechia · World #43,986 classical · FIDE ID 346250
When preparing against Jan Svach, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 52 games by Jan Svach, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Svach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Svach 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 | 1,917 | 1,928 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 11 | 23 | 18 | 21.2% |
| As White | 25 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 12.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Svach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Svach's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 43.5% |
| h3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 43.5% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Svach usually continues f4 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Svach usually continues f4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Svach usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.h3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Svach usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Jan Svach's chess games
All 52 games by Jan Svach in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Aug 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: 11 wins, 23 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Alois Bartos | 2,083 | ch-CZE Juniors Open A | B21 |
| Oct 2008 | Tomas Kraus | 2,025 | Sec Svetla Open | B21 |
| Oct 2008 | Martin Vesecky | 1,928 | Sec Svetla Open | C97 |
| Oct 2009 | Alena Navratilova | 1,802 | Harrachov Open A | A49 |
| Mar 2007 | Tomas Bauer | 1,587 | ch-CZE Juniors Open B | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Juniors Open B | 2008 | 14 | 9 | 1,714 |
| Harrachov Open A | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,804 |
| Sec Svetla Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| Volyne Open B | 2003 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,268 |
| ch-CZE Juniors Open A | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,906 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1,617 |
| 37th Czech Open E 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Svach's chess games?
52 games by Jan Svach, from Jul 2009 to Aug 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 Svach has played.
What does Jan Svach play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jan Svach opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.h3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Svach answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jan Svach play as White?
As White, Jan Svach's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Svach play as Black?
As Black, Jan Svach most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Jan Svach's FIDE rating?
Jan Svach is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jan Svach played?
Our database contains 52 games by Jan Svach, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 23 draws, 18 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Svach?
52 games by Jan Svach 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.