Prepare against Jan Vana

Czechia · World #21,175 classical · FIDE ID 23726016

When preparing against Jan Vana, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).

Our database contains 122 games by Jan Vana, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 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

Performance record

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 (63 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 52.2% score
  • …c5 (40% of these games) — Vana usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
  • …e5 (29% of these games) — Vana usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
  • …c6 (16% of these games) — Vana usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 19% 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 (34 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)

Jan Vana's chess games

All 122 games by Jan Vana in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - Sep 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: 51 wins, 21 draws, 50 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Jan Vana's chess games?

122 games by Jan Vana, from Jul 2018 to Sep 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 63 games with White in our database, Jan Vana opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.b4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Vana answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).

What openings does Jan Vana play as White?

As White, Jan Vana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Jan Vana play as Black?

As Black, Jan Vana most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.

What is Jan Vana's FIDE rating?

Jan Vana is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Aug 2026).

How many games has Jan Vana played?

Our database contains 122 games by Jan Vana, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 21 draws, 50 losses (41.8% win rate).

How do I prepare against Jan Vana?

122 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.

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