Prepare against Jan Svec
Czechia · World #93,206 classical · FIDE ID 335657
When preparing against Jan Svec, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 41 games by Jan Svec, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Svec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Svec 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 | 1,749 | 1,855 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 19.5% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Svec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Svec's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 31.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 31.6% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Svec usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Svec usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (16% of these games) — Svec usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Svec usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Jan Svec's chess games
All 41 games by Jan Svec in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Geovanny Cesar | 1,942 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | D51 |
| Dec 2009 | Ladislav Kvasnicka | 1,766 | 1st Plzen Open | A16 |
| Nov 2016 | Rosemarie Sand | 1,763 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | D02 |
| Jan 2018 | Tomas Ruzicka | 1,762 | 17th Marianske Lazne Seniors Open | D94 |
| Dec 2009 | David Zoubek | 1,625 | 1st Plzen Open | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,746 |
| 1st Plzen Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,832 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,715 |
| 14th Marianske Lazne Open | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,330 |
| Marianske Lazne Open 50+ | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,597 |
| 13th Marianske Lazne Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,961 |
| 15th Marianske Lazne Open | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,939 |
| 17th Marianske Lazne Seniors Open | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Svec's chess games?
41 games by Jan Svec, from Apr 2008 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 Svec has played.
What does Jan Svec play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jan Svec opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Svec answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jan Svec play as White?
As White, Jan Svec's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Svec play as Black?
As Black, Jan Svec most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jan Svec's FIDE rating?
Jan Svec is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Jan Svec played?
Our database contains 41 games by Jan Svec, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (19.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Svec?
41 games by Jan Svec 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.