Prepare against Jan Svub
Czechia · World #45,751 classical · FIDE ID 313416
Our database contains 157 games by Jan Svub, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Svub's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Svub 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 | 1,910 | 2,126 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,884 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,970 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 35 | 55 | 66 | 22.3% |
| As White | 76 | 19 | 30 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 81 | 16 | 25 | 40 | 19.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Svub's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Svub's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 64.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 25 | 32.9% | 36.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Svub usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Svub usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Svub usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 36.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Svub usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Svub usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Svub usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 69.7% | 34.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 24.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 54.2% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 41.7% | 45.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Jan Svub's chess games
All 157 games by Jan Svub 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: 35 wins, 55 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E17 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Peter Travnicek | 2,245 | chT2e-CZE 0405 | B95 |
| Dec 2010 | Bedrich Fiedler | 2,136 | chT2D-CZE 1011 | A30 |
| Nov 2004 | Vitezslav Musil | 2,118 | chT2e-CZE 0405 | B95 |
| Jan 1999 | Daniel Zikmund | 2,105 | chT2V-CZE 9899 | D33 |
| Jan 1998 | Evzen Plotek | 2,075 | chT2V-CZE 9899 | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2e-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,203 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,923 |
| chT1-CZE East 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,926 |
| chT2D-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| chT2V-CZE 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 2 | 1,920 |
| Schneider Bohemia Open A | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
| chT2D-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Svub's chess games?
157 games by Jan Svub, 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 Svub has played.
What does Jan Svub play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Jan Svub opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Svub answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan Svub play as White?
As White, Jan Svub's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Svub play as Black?
As Black, Jan Svub most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Jan Svub's FIDE rating?
Jan Svub is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jan Svub played?
Our database contains 157 games by Jan Svub, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 55 draws, 66 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Svub?
157 games by Jan Svub 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.