Prepare against Jan Svatos
FM · Czechia · World #13,223 classical · FIDE ID 304174
Our database contains 614 games by Jan Svatos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Svatos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Svatos 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 | 2,125 | 2,314 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,240 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,226 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 614 | 224 | 203 | 187 | 36.5% |
| As White | 293 | 112 | 96 | 85 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 321 | 112 | 107 | 102 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Svatos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Svatos's side.
First moves as White (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 236 | 80.5% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 54 | 18.4% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Svatos usually continues Nf3 (49.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Svatos usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Svatos usually continues d4 (58.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Svatos usually continues Bg5 (69.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Svatos usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Svatos usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 27.5% | 61.0% |
| d5 | 31 | 20.8% | 54.8% |
| c6 | 26 | 17.4% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 21 | 14.1% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 8.7% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 11 | 7.4% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 72.7% | 49.4% |
| d5 | 19 | 17.3% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.5% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.6% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Jan Svatos's chess games
All 614 games by Jan Svatos 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: 224 wins, 203 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 53 | 15/23/15 | 28.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 30 | 13/6/11 | 43.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 26 | 16/7/3 | 61.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,494 | Prague Pankrac Cup | C18 |
| Jan 1994 | Ivan Hausner | 2,480 | ch-CZE | B80 |
| Aug 2013 | Marek Vokac | 2,458 | Ricany Open | E12 |
| May 2016 | Jan Vykouk | 2,450 | ch-CZE | B56 |
| May 2016 | Vojtech Zwardon | 2,446 | ch-CZE | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2018 | 57 | 28.5 | 2,341 |
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 34 | 21.5 | 2,137 |
| Ricany Open | 2016 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,293 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1995 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,258 |
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2017 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,371 |
| chT1W-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,274 |
| chT1W-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| chT1W-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Svatos's chess games?
614 games by Jan Svatos, 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 Svatos has played.
What does Jan Svatos play on the first move as White?
Across 293 games with White in our database, Jan Svatos opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Svatos answers 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jan Svatos play as White?
As White, Jan Svatos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 28.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 293 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Svatos play as Black?
As Black, Jan Svatos most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 61.5% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 321 games.
What is Jan Svatos's FIDE rating?
Jan Svatos is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Jan Svatos played?
Our database contains 614 games by Jan Svatos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 203 draws, 187 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Svatos?
614 games by Jan Svatos 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.