Prepare against Jan Tomka
Slovakia · World #21,781 classical · FIDE ID 14907720
Our database contains 114 games by Jan Tomka, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Tomka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Tomka 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 | 2,043 | 2,148 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 2,135 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 36.0% |
| As White | 59 | 27 | 19 | 13 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Tomka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Tomka's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 45.8% | 74.1% |
| e4 | 18 | 30.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 16.9% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 74.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Tomka usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Tomka usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Tomka usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Tomka usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Tomka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Tomka usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 60.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 39.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 40.9% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 40.9% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Jan Tomka's chess games
All 114 games by Jan Tomka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 41 wins, 38 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Milan Drtina | 2,260 | ch-SVK | C84 |
| Jan 1993 | Mikulas Gazi | 2,250 | ch-SVK | B23 |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Bottyan | 2,239 | chT2B-SVK 1415 | A80 |
| Jan 1996 | Frantisek Tepper | 2,215 | chT2B-SVK 9596 | B02 |
| Feb 2015 | Marcel Mojzis | 2,183 | chT2B-SVK 1415 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 4 | 2,074 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,075 |
| chT2B-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,079 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Tomka's chess games?
114 games by Jan Tomka, from Jul 2005 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 Tomka has played.
What does Jan Tomka play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Jan Tomka opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Tomka answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jan Tomka play as White?
As White, Jan Tomka's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Tomka play as Black?
As Black, Jan Tomka most often plays: Horwitz Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Jan Tomka's FIDE rating?
Jan Tomka is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Jan Tomka played?
Our database contains 114 games by Jan Tomka, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 38 draws, 35 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Tomka?
114 games by Jan Tomka 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.