Prepare against Jan Valuska
Slovakia · World #58,054 classical · FIDE ID 14906864
Our database contains 201 games by Jan Valuska, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Valuska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Valuska 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 | 1,863 | 2,137 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 2,058 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 76 | 58 | 67 | 37.8% |
| As White | 106 | 48 | 27 | 31 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 95 | 28 | 31 | 36 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Valuska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Valuska's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 51 | 48.1% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 49 | 46.2% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 48% of White games, 55.9% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Valuska usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Valuska usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Valuska usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 59.2% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Valuska usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Valuska usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Valuska usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 47.4% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 16 | 42.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 58.3% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.9% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Jan Valuska's chess games
All 201 games by Jan Valuska in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 76 wins, 58 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 49 | 23/11/15 | 46.9% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Pavol Sedlacek | 2,203 | chT2-SVK 0304 | A01 |
| Jan 2001 | Peter Baran | 2,156 | chT3C-SVK 0001 | A04 |
| Jan 2004 | Igor Maracek | 2,156 | chT2-SVK 0304 | C14 |
| Jan 2000 | Marian Frajt | 2,130 | chT3C-SVK 0001 | B23 |
| Jan 2001 | Ladislav Kasas | 2,107 | chT3C-SVK 0001 | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 8 | 2,081 |
| chT2C-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 8 | 2,159 |
| chT2C-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 1,863 |
| chT2C-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,889 |
| chT3C-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,057 |
| chT2-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,184 |
| chT2C-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Valuska's chess games?
201 games by Jan Valuska, from Jul 2004 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 Valuska has played.
What does Jan Valuska play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Jan Valuska opens with 1.f4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Valuska answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Jan Valuska play as White?
As White, Jan Valuska's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (49 games, 46.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Valuska play as Black?
As Black, Jan Valuska most often plays: Horwitz Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Jan Valuska's FIDE rating?
Jan Valuska is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jan Valuska played?
Our database contains 201 games by Jan Valuska, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 58 draws, 67 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Valuska?
201 games by Jan Valuska 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.