Prepare against Jan Vasek
Czechia · World #17,555 classical · FIDE ID 318507
Our database contains 60 games by Jan Vasek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Vasek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Vasek 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 | 2,079 | 2,179 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,162 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,157 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 38.3% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Vasek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Vasek's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 91.9% | 48.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Vasek usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Vasek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Vasek usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Vasek usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vasek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Jan Vasek's chess games
All 60 games by Jan Vasek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 23 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Viktor Poddubnyi | 2,304 | Titled Tue Early | C30 |
| Jan 2001 | Jan Bartos | 2,229 | Jirasek Memorial Open A | D36 |
| Sep 2024 | Aleksa Micic | 2,223 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Dec 2022 | Dalibor Prochazka | 2,169 | chT2B-CZE 2223 | B40 |
| Sep 2024 | Sandi Stojanovski | 2,169 | Titled Tue Early | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 16 | 5 | 2,020 |
| Jirasek Memorial Open A | 2001 | 8 | 5 | 2,282 |
| chT2A-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| Summer Prague Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,951 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 2,200 |
| chT1W-CZE 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,236 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Vasek's chess games?
60 games by Jan Vasek, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Vasek has played.
What does Jan Vasek play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Jan Vasek opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Vasek answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jan Vasek play as White?
As White, Jan Vasek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Vasek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Vasek most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jan Vasek's FIDE rating?
Jan Vasek is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Jan Vasek played?
Our database contains 60 games by Jan Vasek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Vasek?
60 games by Jan Vasek 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.