Prepare against Jan Veselsky
Czechia · World #138,825 classical · FIDE ID 303135
When preparing against Jan Veselsky, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 160 games by Jan Veselsky, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Veselsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Veselsky 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 | 1,623 | 1,766 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,667 | 1,758 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,704 | 1,744 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 48 | 28 | 84 | 30.0% |
| As White | 81 | 19 | 14 | 48 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 79 | 29 | 14 | 36 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Veselsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Veselsky's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 90.1% | 33.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 33.6% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Veselsky usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Veselsky usually continues c4 (24.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Veselsky usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Veselsky usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Veselsky usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Veselsky usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 45 | 95.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 50.0% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Jan Veselsky's chess games
All 160 games by Jan Veselsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 48 wins, 28 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Sebastian Bauer | 2,380 | Prague Golden Open | D06 |
| Jul 2022 | Viktor Fedorov | 2,046 | Prague Golden Open | B11 |
| Oct 2017 | Martin Kuru | 1,927 | 8th Hradec Kralove Open | D02 |
| Jan 2008 | Bernard Bilek | 1,857 | Prague Open B 07th | B19 |
| Jul 2017 | Milan Barton | 1,823 | 13th Prague Golden Open | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Golden Open | 2022 | 17 | 9 | 1,723 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2022 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,304 |
| Plzen Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,823 |
| Ricany Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,562 |
| 14th Prague Golden Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,566 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,626 |
| 13th Prague Golden Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,545 |
| 4th Brno Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,727 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Veselsky's chess games?
160 games by Jan Veselsky, from Apr 2009 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 Veselsky has played.
What does Jan Veselsky play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Jan Veselsky opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Veselsky answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jan Veselsky play as White?
As White, Jan Veselsky's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Veselsky play as Black?
As Black, Jan Veselsky most often plays: Caro-Kann (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Jan Veselsky's FIDE rating?
Jan Veselsky is currently rated 1,623 in classical chess, 1,667 in rapid and 1,704 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,766 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Jan Veselsky played?
Our database contains 160 games by Jan Veselsky, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 28 draws, 84 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Veselsky?
160 games by Jan Veselsky 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.