Prepare against Jan Vrana
FM · Czechia · World #2,995 classical · FIDE ID 322369
When preparing against Jan Vrana, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 558 games by Jan Vrana, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Vrana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Vrana 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 | 2,339 | 2,409 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,241 | 2,374 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,319 | 2,368 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 558 | 205 | 190 | 163 | 36.7% |
| As White | 284 | 118 | 96 | 70 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 274 | 87 | 94 | 93 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Vrana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Vrana's side.
First moves as White (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 283 | 99.6% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Vrana usually continues c3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vrana usually continues f4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vrana usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Vrana usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 101 | 100.0% | 52.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 78 | 70.3% | 48.7% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 29.7% | 50.0% |
Jan Vrana's chess games
All 558 games by Jan Vrana in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 205 wins, 190 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 67 | 24/28/15 | 35.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 46 | 17/16/13 | 37.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 41 | 21/8/12 | 51.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 33 | 12/12/9 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 48 | 15/18/15 | 31.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 31 | 7/14/10 | 22.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Jan Bernasek | 2,490 | chT1W-CZE 1920 | B06 |
| Jul 2012 | Petr Haba | 2,485 | 23rd Pardubice Czech Open A | C10 |
| Mar 2014 | Jiri Jirka | 2,453 | chT-CZE 1W 1314 | E04 |
| Apr 2021 | Milos Jirovsky | 2,452 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | A13 |
| Oct 2010 | Ivan Hausner | 2,437 | chT1W-CZE 1011 | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novy Bor Open | 2011 | 18 | 13 | 2,347 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2004 | 17 | 10 | 1,879 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,157 |
| Olomouc Open | 2008 | 12 | 6 | 2,215 |
| chT-CZE 1W 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,400 |
| chT-CZE 1W 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,210 |
| chT1W-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,224 |
| chT1W-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,401 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Vrana's chess games?
558 games by Jan Vrana, from Oct 2003 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 Vrana has played.
What does Jan Vrana play on the first move as White?
Across 284 games with White in our database, Jan Vrana opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Vrana answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Jan Vrana play as White?
As White, Jan Vrana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (67 games, 35.8% win rate); Sicilian (46 games, 37.0% win rate); King's Gambit (41 games, 51.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 284 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Vrana play as Black?
As Black, Jan Vrana most often plays: Indian Defense (48 games, 31.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 274 games.
What is Jan Vrana's FIDE rating?
Jan Vrana is currently rated 2,339 in classical chess, 2,241 in rapid and 2,319 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Jan Vrana played?
Our database contains 558 games by Jan Vrana, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 205 wins, 190 draws, 163 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Vrana?
558 games by Jan Vrana 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.