Prepare against Jan Vykouk
IM · Czechia · World #495 classical · FIDE ID 349658
When preparing against Jan Vykouk, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,426 games by Jan Vykouk, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Vykouk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Vykouk 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 | 2,511 | 2,553 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,438 | 2,483 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,381 | 2,463 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,426 | 604 | 486 | 336 | 42.4% |
| As White | 720 | 340 | 237 | 143 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 706 | 264 | 249 | 193 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Vykouk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Vykouk's side.
First moves as White (720 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 647 | 89.9% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 38 | 5.3% | 71.1% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 3.2% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 1.5% | 31.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Vykouk usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Vykouk usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vykouk usually continues d4 (61.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 71.1% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Vykouk usually continues d3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Vykouk usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Vykouk usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 253 | 79.8% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 36 | 11.4% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 13 | 4.1% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 3.5% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 188 | 76.7% | 60.4% |
| d5 | 21 | 8.6% | 40.5% |
| e6 | 20 | 8.2% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 3.7% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Jan Vykouk's chess games
All 1,426 games by Jan Vykouk in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Aug 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: 604 wins, 486 draws, 336 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 81 | 41/26/14 | 50.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 73 | 35/18/20 | 47.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 46 | 22/17/7 | 47.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 39 | 15/16/8 | 38.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 24 | 8/12/4 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 24 | 14/6/4 | 58.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 11/6/1 | 61.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 72 | 30/26/16 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 66 | 26/21/19 | 39.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 51 | 26/16/9 | 51.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 33 | 14/8/11 | 42.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 20 | 3/9/8 | 15.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,736 | ch-EU blitz | A11 |
| Aug 2021 | Anton Korobov | 2,683 | Skalica | D38 |
| Apr 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,676 | Titled Tue | B68 |
| Jul 2021 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,656 | 32nd Pardubice Open Rapid | B11 |
| Jun 2023 | Erwin L'Ami | 2,645 | 5th Prague Challengers | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 187 | 107.5 | 2,404 |
| ch-CZE | 2025 | 36 | 21 | 2,429 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2012 | 27 | 19.5 | 1,751 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2016 | 22 | 12 | 2,336 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 22 | 12 | 2,526 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 1,458 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2014 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,015 |
| ch-Czech Fed U16 | 2013 | 18 | 12 | 1,924 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jakub Pulpan (16 games) · Jergus Pechac (11 games) · Jiri Stocek (10 games) · Jiri Rydl (10 games) · Josef Havelka (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Vykouk's chess games?
1,426 games by Jan Vykouk, from Sep 2010 to Aug 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 Vykouk has played.
What does Jan Vykouk play on the first move as White?
Across 720 games with White in our database, Jan Vykouk opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Vykouk answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jan Vykouk play as White?
As White, Jan Vykouk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (81 games, 50.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (73 games, 47.9% win rate); Italian Game (46 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 720 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Vykouk play as Black?
As Black, Jan Vykouk most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (72 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (66 games, 39.4% win rate); Indian Defense (51 games, 51.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 706 games.
What is Jan Vykouk's FIDE rating?
Jan Vykouk is currently rated 2,511 in classical chess, 2,438 in rapid and 2,381 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,553 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jan Vykouk played?
Our database contains 1,426 games by Jan Vykouk, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 604 wins, 486 draws, 336 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Vykouk?
1,426 games by Jan Vykouk 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.