Prepare against Jan Vinarcik
Slovakia · World #82,188 classical · FIDE ID 14901030
When preparing against Jan Vinarcik, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 248 games by Jan Vinarcik, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Vinarcik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Vinarcik 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 | 1,783 | 2,105 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,908 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,879 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 83 | 59 | 106 | 33.5% |
| As White | 120 | 38 | 34 | 48 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 128 | 45 | 25 | 58 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Vinarcik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Vinarcik's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Vinarcik usually continues Nc3 (36.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Vinarcik usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vinarcik usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 56.5% | 34.3% |
| c5 | 26 | 41.9% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 60.5% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 39.5% | 55.9% |
Jan Vinarcik's chess games
All 248 games by Jan Vinarcik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 83 wins, 59 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 9/4/17 | 30.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| A09 | English Opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Martin Cerny | 2,245 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B23 |
| Jan 1992 | Michal Ac | 2,225 | Bratislava Slovan Open | E76 |
| Jan 2003 | Jan Hudec | 2,185 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B23 |
| Apr 2012 | Rastislav Bury | 2,173 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B38 |
| May 2017 | Igor Privara | 2,148 | ch-SVK Seniors 65 | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2023 | 86 | 40 | 1,989 |
| ch-SVK Seniors A | 2011 | 26 | 14 | 1,928 |
| ch-SVK Seniors | 2015 | 15 | 6 | 1,953 |
| chT2A-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 1,917 |
| Bratislava Open | 1993 | 11 | 5 | 2,262 |
| ch-SVK | 1991 | 11 | 6 | 2,341 |
| ch-SVK Seniors 65 | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1,865 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Vinarcik's chess games?
248 games by Jan Vinarcik, from Jul 2003 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 Vinarcik has played.
What does Jan Vinarcik play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Jan Vinarcik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Vinarcik answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Jan Vinarcik play as White?
As White, Jan Vinarcik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Vinarcik play as Black?
As Black, Jan Vinarcik most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Jan Vinarcik's FIDE rating?
Jan Vinarcik is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jan Vinarcik played?
Our database contains 248 games by Jan Vinarcik, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 59 draws, 106 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Vinarcik?
248 games by Jan Vinarcik 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.