Prepare against Jan Ulicky
Slovakia · World #113,777 classical · FIDE ID 14917661
When preparing against Jan Ulicky, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Jan Ulicky, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Ulicky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Ulicky 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 | 1,691 | 1,722 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,776 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 2 | 18 | 39.4% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Ulicky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Ulicky's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Ulicky usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ulicky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Ulicky usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ulicky usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ulicky usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jan Ulicky's chess games
All 33 games by Jan Ulicky in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Peter Betak | 1,599 | chT3B2-SVK 1617 | B30 |
| Feb 2022 | Peter Matejka | 1,550 | chT3B2-SVK 2122 | D35 |
| Oct 2019 | Daniel Duda | 1,498 | chT3B2-SVK 1920 | B13 |
| Aug 2011 | Cveta Vasileva | 1,493 | 10th Sunny Beach Open | B03 |
| Jun 2020 | Adam Rajnicek | 1,476 | chT3B2-SVK 1920 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,290 |
| 10th Sunny Beach Open | 2011 | 7 | 1 | 1,503 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,495 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,504 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,448 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,389 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2324 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,040 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Ulicky's chess games?
33 games by Jan Ulicky, from Sep 2013 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 Ulicky has played.
What does Jan Ulicky play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jan Ulicky opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Ulicky answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Ulicky play as White?
As White, Jan Ulicky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Ulicky play as Black?
As Black, Jan Ulicky most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jan Ulicky's FIDE rating?
Jan Ulicky is currently rated 1,691 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,722 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Jan Ulicky played?
Our database contains 33 games by Jan Ulicky, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Ulicky?
33 games by Jan Ulicky 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.