Prepare against Jana Farova
Czechia · World #11,577 classical · FIDE ID 334138
When preparing against Jana Farova, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Jana Farova, covering Apr 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jana Farova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jana Farova 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 | 2,147 | 2,214 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,100 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,116 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 97 | 87 | 82 | 36.5% |
| As White | 128 | 53 | 50 | 25 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 138 | 44 | 37 | 57 | 31.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 688 rated games against 561 different opponents, across 148 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 623 | 243 | 201 | 179 | 39.0% | 2,002 | 2,031 | 24 |
| Rapid | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 41.7% | 2,196 | 2,230 | 7 |
| Blitz | 41 | 19 | 6 | 16 | 46.3% | 2,130 | 2,159 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 327 | 82 | 103 | 142 | 25.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 275 | 151 | 79 | 45 | 54.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 3 vs IM · 10 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 5 vs WGM · 10 vs WIM · 15 vs WFM · 6 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 49 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2,203 | 2,123 |
| 2025 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2,066 | 2,116 |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2,141 | 2,274 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,996 | 2,156 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,117 | 2,117 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2,170 | 2,037 |
| 2020 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1,978 | 2,264 |
| 2019 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2,044 | 2,225 |
| 2018 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2,129 | 2,129 |
| 2017 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2,032 | 1,966 |
| 2016 | 54 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 2,088 | 2,184 |
| 2015 | 55 | 24 | 16 | 15 | 2,113 | 2,179 |
| 2014 | 69 | 28 | 20 | 21 | 2,118 | 2,158 |
| 2013 | 97 | 44 | 26 | 27 | 1,994 | 2,064 |
| 2012 | 91 | 38 | 24 | 29 | 1,992 | 2,020 |
| 2011 | 66 | 22 | 29 | 15 | 1,915 | 1,942 |
| 2010 | 57 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 1,916 | 1,916 |
| 2009 | 53 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 1,994 | 1,861 |
| 2008 | 52 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 1,988 | 1,778 |
| 2007 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 1,850 | 1,788 |
Where Jana Farova has played
Czechia (140) · Austria (1) · Germany (1) · Greece (1) · Montenegro (1) · Romania (1) · South Africa (1) · Slovakia (1) · United Arab Emirates (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jana Farova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jana Farova's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 97.7% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Farova usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Farova usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Farova usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Farova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 100.0% | 46.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 95.3% | 45.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
Jana Farova's chess games
All 266 games by Jana Farova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Oct 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: 97 wins, 87 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 25 | 12/10/3 | 48.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 15/8/15 | 39.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Jakub Roubalik | 2,347 | Stare Mesto Open | E12 |
| Aug 2015 | Ondrej Mejzlik | 2,312 | Ricany Open | D16 |
| Mar 2024 | Petr Hollan | 2,265 | chT1W-CZE 2324 | B90 |
| Aug 2013 | Pavel Postupa | 2,260 | Ricany Open | D87 |
| Mar 2015 | Jaroslav Cesal | 2,260 | chT-CZE 1W 1415 | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2015 | 22 | 8 | 2,101 |
| Ricany Open | 2015 | 20 | 13 | 2,182 |
| ch-CZE U16 Girls | 2012 | 11 | 9 | 1,922 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,182 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| chTE-CZE U20 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
| chT2A-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| 5th Teplice Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jana Farova's chess games?
266 games by Jana Farova, from Apr 2008 to Oct 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 Jana Farova has played.
What does Jana Farova play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Jana Farova opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jana Farova answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jana Farova play as White?
As White, Jana Farova's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jana Farova play as Black?
As Black, Jana Farova most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Jana Farova's FIDE rating?
Jana Farova is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Jana Farova played?
Our database contains 266 games by Jana Farova, covering Apr 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 87 draws, 82 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jana Farova?
266 games by Jana Farova 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.