Prepare against Jan Tkacik
Slovakia · World #63,154 classical · FIDE ID 14924684
When preparing against Jan Tkacik, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Jan Tkacik, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Tkacik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Tkacik 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 | 1,845 | 1,911 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 1,911 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,903 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 3 | 20 | 25 | 6.3% |
| As White | 22 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 4.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 7.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Tkacik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Tkacik's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 31.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 31.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Tkacik usually continues c3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Tkacik usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tkacik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tkacik usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Jan Tkacik's chess games
All 48 games by Jan Tkacik in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 3 wins, 20 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Stefan Marsina | 1,967 | chT-SVK 2C 1415 | E92 |
| Mar 2018 | Zdenka Vranova | 1,964 | chT2C-SVK 1718 | C54 |
| Dec 2014 | Juraj Pecho | 1,948 | chT-SVK 2C 1415 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,777 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| chT2C-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,906 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 1 | 1,686 |
| chT1E-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,888 |
| chT1E-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Tkacik's chess games?
48 games by Jan Tkacik, from May 2011 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 Tkacik has played.
What does Jan Tkacik play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jan Tkacik opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Tkacik answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Tkacik play as White?
As White, Jan Tkacik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Tkacik play as Black?
As Black, Jan Tkacik most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jan Tkacik's FIDE rating?
Jan Tkacik is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Jan Tkacik played?
Our database contains 48 games by Jan Tkacik, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 20 draws, 25 losses (6.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Tkacik?
48 games by Jan Tkacik 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.