Prepare against Jan Tesar
Czechia · World #45,064 classical · FIDE ID 312398
When preparing against Jan Tesar, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 468 games by Jan Tesar, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Tesar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Tesar 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 | 1,913 | 2,143 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 2,126 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 2,062 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 468 | 181 | 119 | 168 | 38.7% |
| As White | 237 | 89 | 63 | 85 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 231 | 92 | 56 | 83 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Tesar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Tesar's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 168 | 70.9% | 50.6% |
| c4 | 40 | 16.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 4.6% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 4.6% | 63.6% |
| g3 | 7 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Tesar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Tesar usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Tesar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Tesar usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Tesar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Tesar usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 84.2% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 16 | 14.0% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 70.9% | 49.1% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 26.6% | 61.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Jan Tesar's chess games
All 468 games by Jan Tesar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 181 wins, 119 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 60 | 26/12/22 | 43.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Jakob Meister | 2,444 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | A43 |
| Dec 2023 | Tomas Vojta | 2,366 | Svetla nad Sazavou Mares Memorial | B21 |
| May 2006 | Ales Jedlicka | 2,275 | Znojmo Open | E39 |
| Nov 2016 | Peter Larsen | 2,248 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | B42 |
| Aug 2010 | Maciej Cajbel | 2,241 | Olomouc Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,086 |
| 11th Hradec Kralove Open | 2022 | 15 | 8 | 1,953 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,281 |
| chT2D-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,104 |
| chT2d-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,150 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,225 |
| chT2D-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Tesar's chess games?
468 games by Jan Tesar, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Tesar has played.
What does Jan Tesar play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Jan Tesar opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Tesar answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jan Tesar play as White?
As White, Jan Tesar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Tesar play as Black?
As Black, Jan Tesar most often plays: Sicilian (60 games, 43.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 231 games.
What is Jan Tesar's FIDE rating?
Jan Tesar is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Jan Tesar played?
Our database contains 468 games by Jan Tesar, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 181 wins, 119 draws, 168 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Tesar?
468 games by Jan Tesar 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.