Prepare against Jan Turner
Czechia · World #4,816 classical · FIDE ID 308560
Our database contains 574 games by Jan Turner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Turner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Turner 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 | 2,278 | 2,400 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,372 | 2,395 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,366 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 574 | 229 | 226 | 119 | 39.9% |
| As White | 297 | 133 | 114 | 50 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 277 | 96 | 112 | 69 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Turner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Turner's side.
First moves as White (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 117 | 39.4% | 63.2% |
| b3 | 109 | 36.7% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 35 | 11.8% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 11.1% | 80.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Turner usually continues e5 (77.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 37% of White games, 64.2% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Turner usually continues Bb2 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Turner usually continues Bb2 (62.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Turner usually continues Bb2 (73.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 27.3% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 37 | 25.9% | 67.6% |
| c5 | 23 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 9.1% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 7.7% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.6% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 29.2% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 25.8% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 16 | 18.0% | 65.6% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 10.1% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.9% | 21.4% |
Jan Turner's chess games
All 574 games by Jan Turner 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: 229 wins, 226 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 105 | 48/40/17 | 45.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 19 | 14/4/1 | 73.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 38 | 20/13/5 | 52.6% |
| A87 | Horwitz Defense | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,472 | Pardubice Open A | A01 |
| Jan 2014 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,455 | chT2A-CZE 1314 | E05 |
| Jan 1998 | Valentin Bogdanov | 2,445 | 19th Bled Open | C07 |
| Jan 1996 | Andrei Obodchuk | 2,430 | Pardubice KB Open | B07 |
| Nov 2010 | Eduard Meduna | 2,426 | chT1W-CZE 1011 | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2010 | 50 | 36 | 2,307 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2005 | 44 | 30 | 2,335 |
| Klatovy Open | 2010 | 26 | 17 | 2,361 |
| Tabor Open | 2011 | 18 | 13 | 2,416 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1995 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,355 |
| Pardubice KB Open | 2000 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,294 |
| chT1W-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Turner's chess games?
574 games by Jan Turner, 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 Turner has played.
What does Jan Turner play on the first move as White?
Across 297 games with White in our database, Jan Turner opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.b3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Turner answers 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Jan Turner play as White?
As White, Jan Turner's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (105 games, 45.7% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 73.7% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 297 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Turner play as Black?
As Black, Jan Turner most often plays: Philidor (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Jan Turner's FIDE rating?
Jan Turner is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,372 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (May 2011).
How many games has Jan Turner played?
Our database contains 574 games by Jan Turner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 229 wins, 226 draws, 119 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Turner?
574 games by Jan Turner 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.