Prepare against Jan Zelezny
Czechia · World #22,037 classical · FIDE ID 23708735
When preparing against Jan Zelezny, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (80%).
Our database contains 37 games by Jan Zelezny, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Zelezny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Zelezny 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 | 2,041 | 2,041 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,927 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,909 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 35.1% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Zelezny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Zelezny's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Zelezny usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zelezny usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Zelezny usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Jan Zelezny's chess games
All 37 games by Jan Zelezny in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Josef Pribyl | 2,226 | 1st Prague Autumn Open | B02 |
| Aug 2025 | Yevheniia Toroptseva | 2,201 | 12th Prague Summer Open | B33 |
| Apr 2021 | Ales Jedlicka | 2,195 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B25 |
| Sep 2021 | Michal Vetrovsky | 2,147 | 1st Prague Autumn Open | A39 |
| Apr 2021 | Milan Petras | 1,976 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 1,980 |
| 41st Hampstead U2200 Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,742 |
| Pardubice Czech Open B | 2020 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,601 |
| 1st Prague Autumn Open | 2021 | 4 | 3 | 2,416 |
| 12th Prague Summer Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,004 |
| Prague Summer Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,774 |
| Prague Menchik Mem Rapid | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,780 |
| 10th Prague Summer Open A | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Zelezny's chess games?
37 games by Jan Zelezny, from Aug 2016 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 Zelezny has played.
What does Jan Zelezny play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jan Zelezny opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Zelezny answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Jan Zelezny play as White?
As White, Jan Zelezny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Zelezny play as Black?
As Black, Jan Zelezny most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jan Zelezny's FIDE rating?
Jan Zelezny is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jan Zelezny played?
Our database contains 37 games by Jan Zelezny, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Zelezny?
37 games by Jan Zelezny 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.