Prepare against Jan Vanicek
Czechia · World #82,925 classical · FIDE ID 351237
When preparing against Jan Vanicek, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 47 games by Jan Vanicek, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Vanicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Vanicek 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 | 1,780 | 1,806 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,791 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,761 | 1,822 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 27.7% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Vanicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Vanicek's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 73.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Vanicek usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Vanicek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Vanicek usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 13% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vanicek usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vanicek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Vanicek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 44.4% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Jan Vanicek's chess games
All 47 games by Jan Vanicek in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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, 16 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Jaroslav Micka | 1,873 | Valasska Bystrice Open | B32 |
| May 2011 | Antonin Sumbera | 1,679 | Ostrava Konik Open C | A04 |
| Sep 2016 | David Adamcik | 1,578 | Valasska Bystrice Open | D80 |
| Sep 2014 | Martin Svec | 1,558 | Valasska Bystrice Open | D06 |
| Sep 2014 | Jiri Rucka | 1,544 | Valasska Bystrice Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2016 | 36 | 16 | 1,702 |
| 11th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,561 |
| Ostrava Konik Open C | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 1,797 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Vanicek's chess games?
47 games by Jan Vanicek, from Nov 2010 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 Vanicek has played.
What does Jan Vanicek play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jan Vanicek opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Vanicek answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Jan Vanicek play as White?
As White, Jan Vanicek's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Vanicek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Vanicek most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jan Vanicek's FIDE rating?
Jan Vanicek is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid and 1,761 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,806 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Jan Vanicek played?
Our database contains 47 games by Jan Vanicek, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Vanicek?
47 games by Jan Vanicek 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.