Prepare against Jan Zilavy
Czechia · World #11,642 classical · FIDE ID 350141
When preparing against Jan Zilavy, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 212 games by Jan Zilavy, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Zilavy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Zilavy 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 | 2,145 | 2,146 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,132 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 74 | 57 | 81 | 34.9% |
| As White | 106 | 42 | 32 | 32 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 106 | 32 | 25 | 49 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Zilavy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Zilavy's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 80.2% | 53.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 9.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 7.5% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 53.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Zilavy usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Zilavy usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Zilavy usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Zilavy usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Zilavy usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Zilavy usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 49.2% | 45.3% |
| e5 | 15 | 23.1% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.7% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.7% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 50.0% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 19.2% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Jan Zilavy's chess games
All 212 games by Jan Zilavy in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 74 wins, 57 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jaroslav Bures | 2,380 | Znojemská Rotunda Open 2026 | Open A | B46 |
| Jul 2016 | Jan Miesbauer | 2,321 | 22nd Klatovy Open | B89 |
| Jul 2022 | Dominik Kula | 2,229 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | D03 |
| Jul 2026 | Nagy,Ladislav | 2,181 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | D85 |
| Dec 2021 | Jaroslav Illetsko | 2,159 | chT2A-CZE 2122 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 28 | 9.5 | 1,755 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2026 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,133 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2015 | 17 | 9 | 1,913 |
| ch-Czech Fed U16 | 2013 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,817 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,032 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,962 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-CZE U20 sf | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,608 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Zilavy's chess games?
212 games by Jan Zilavy, from Sep 2011 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 Zilavy has played.
What does Jan Zilavy play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Jan Zilavy opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Zilavy answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games).
What openings does Jan Zilavy play as White?
As White, Jan Zilavy's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Zilavy play as Black?
As Black, Jan Zilavy most often plays: French: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Jan Zilavy's FIDE rating?
Jan Zilavy is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Jan Zilavy played?
Our database contains 212 games by Jan Zilavy, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 57 draws, 81 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Zilavy?
212 games by Jan Zilavy 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.