Prepare against Jan Vitula
Czechia · World #37,988 classical · FIDE ID 344397
Our database contains 86 games by Jan Vitula, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Vitula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Vitula 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 | 1,944 | 1,977 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,940 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 28 | 24 | 40 | 30.4% |
| As White | 45 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 47 | 17 | 10 | 20 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Vitula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Vitula's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 44.4% | 32.5% |
| e4 | 19 | 42.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.1% | 30.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 32.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Vitula usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Vitula usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Vitula usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Vitula usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Vitula usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Vitula usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Jan Vitula's chess games
All 86 games by Jan Vitula in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 28 wins, 24 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Wladyslaw Kuciel | 2,115 | Ostrava Open | D02 |
| May 2009 | Marcel Reznicek | 2,045 | Ostrava Open | D02 |
| Dec 2012 | Ludek Fuchs | 2,016 | chT2E-CZE 1213 | B38 |
| Dec 2008 | Jaroslav Binder | 2,011 | Olexa Memorial Open | C00 |
| Feb 2017 | Tomas Mouryc | 1,995 | chT2E-CZE 1617 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras Open A | 2013 | 14 | 6 | 1,861 |
| Brno Trade Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Ostrava Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,988 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 1995 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,652 |
| 3rd Brno Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,992 |
| Brno Gargulak Memorial B | 1996 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Olexa Memorial Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,043 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Vitula's chess games?
86 games by Jan Vitula, from Oct 2008 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 Vitula has played.
What does Jan Vitula play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Jan Vitula opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Vitula answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jan Vitula play as White?
As White, Jan Vitula's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Vitula play as Black?
As Black, Jan Vitula most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Jan Vitula's FIDE rating?
Jan Vitula is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jan Vitula played?
Our database contains 86 games by Jan Vitula, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 24 draws, 40 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Vitula?
86 games by Jan Vitula 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.