Prepare against Jan Vestfal
Czechia · World #12,283 classical · FIDE ID 23717866
Our database contains 59 games by Jan Vestfal, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Vestfal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Vestfal 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 | 2,138 | 2,140 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 19 | 13 | 27 | 32.2% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Vestfal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Vestfal's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 33.3% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vestfal usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Vestfal usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Vestfal usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Vestfal usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vestfal usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Vestfal usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 28.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Jan Vestfal's chess games
All 59 games by Jan Vestfal in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Viktor Velecky | 2,122 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | D45 |
| Oct 2022 | Filip Vala | 2,121 | chT2D-CZE 2223 | A49 |
| Jan 2023 | Radomir Novak | 2,084 | chT2D-CZE 2223 | D14 |
| Jul 2018 | Vaclav Pacl | 2,070 | 29th Pardubice Open Rapid | B07 |
| Mar 2023 | Tomas Trhal | 2,060 | chT2D-CZE 2223 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,002 |
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,132 |
| ch-EU Union U14 17th | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,883 |
| 29th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,931 |
| 11th Hradec Kralove Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,891 |
| 5th Solta Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,936 |
| 20th Liberec Open | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,932 |
| 32nd Pardubice Czech Open A | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Vestfal's chess games?
59 games by Jan Vestfal, from Nov 2017 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 Vestfal has played.
What does Jan Vestfal play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Jan Vestfal opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Vestfal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Jan Vestfal play as White?
As White, Jan Vestfal's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Vestfal play as Black?
As Black, Jan Vestfal most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Jan Vestfal's FIDE rating?
Jan Vestfal is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jan Vestfal played?
Our database contains 59 games by Jan Vestfal, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Vestfal?
59 games by Jan Vestfal 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.