Prepare against Jan Vana
Czechia · World #20,918 classical · FIDE ID 23726016
When preparing against Jan Vana, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 117 games by Jan Vana, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Vana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Vana 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 | 2,050 | 2,050 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,808 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,958 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 49 | 20 | 48 | 41.9% |
| As White | 61 | 27 | 9 | 25 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 22 | 11 | 23 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Vana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Vana's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 70.5% | 51.2% |
| d4 | 12 | 19.7% | 62.5% |
| b4 | 4 | 6.6% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Vana usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Vana usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Vana usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Vana usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Vana usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Vana usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 69.7% | 58.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 30.3% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Jan Vana's chess games
All 117 games by Jan Vana in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 49 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Martin Formanek | 2,206 | 29th Klatovy Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2021 | Radoslav Flasik | 2,161 | Ceske Budejovice Open | A56 |
| Jul 2023 | Miroslav Palek | 2,091 | 29th Klatovy Open A | B31 |
| Jul 2024 | Zdenek Davidek | 2,009 | 35th Czech Open E | C77 |
| Jan 2023 | Jiri Marik | 2,008 | chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U12 | 2022 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,676 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2020 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,535 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,839 |
| 29th Klatovy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,066 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,376 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,909 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,546 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2021 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,732 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Vana's chess games?
117 games by Jan Vana, from Jul 2018 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 Vana has played.
What does Jan Vana play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Jan Vana opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.b4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Vana answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games).
What openings does Jan Vana play as White?
As White, Jan Vana's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Vana play as Black?
As Black, Jan Vana most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Jan Vana's FIDE rating?
Jan Vana is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jan Vana played?
Our database contains 117 games by Jan Vana, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Vana?
117 games by Jan Vana 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.