Prepare against Jan Sykora
Czechia · World #30,204 classical · FIDE ID 357430
Our database contains 42 games by Jan Sykora, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Sykora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Sykora 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 | 1,984 | 2,158 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 23.8% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Sykora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Sykora's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 65.2% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Sykora usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Sykora usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Sykora usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sykora usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Sykora usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sykora usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Jan Sykora's chess games
All 42 games by Jan Sykora in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 10 wins, 20 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Petr Skacelik | 2,185 | chT-CZE 2E 1314 | B52 |
| Jan 2014 | Ivan Markovic | 2,112 | chT-CZE 2E 1314 | C30 |
| Nov 2010 | Radek Sudrich | 2,111 | chT-CZE 2E 1011 | C43 |
| Nov 2015 | Patrik Gasa | 2,108 | chT2E-CZE 1516 | A05 |
| Dec 2015 | Michal Hrabal | 2,059 | chT2E-CZE 1516 | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 2E 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,204 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,933 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Sykora's chess games?
42 games by Jan Sykora, from May 2010 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 Sykora has played.
What does Jan Sykora play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jan Sykora opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Sykora answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jan Sykora play as White?
As White, Jan Sykora's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Sykora play as Black?
As Black, Jan Sykora most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jan Sykora's FIDE rating?
Jan Sykora is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (May 2013).
How many games has Jan Sykora played?
Our database contains 42 games by Jan Sykora, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 20 draws, 12 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Sykora?
42 games by Jan Sykora 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.