Prepare against Jaroslav Janacek
Czechia · World #38,648 classical · FIDE ID 306681
Our database contains 257 games by Jaroslav Janacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Janacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Janacek 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 | 1,941 | 2,094 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 2,044 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 2,013 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 98 | 54 | 105 | 38.1% |
| As White | 131 | 50 | 31 | 50 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 126 | 48 | 23 | 55 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Janacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Janacek's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 61.1% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 32.1% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.6% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Janacek usually continues c3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Janacek usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Janacek usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Janacek usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Janacek usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Janacek usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 34 | 53.1% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 30 | 46.9% | 43.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 43 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
Jaroslav Janacek's chess games
All 257 games by Jaroslav Janacek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 98 wins, 54 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 30 | 12/5/13 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Jan Svatos | 2,310 | Ricany Open A | A04 |
| Jun 2013 | Patrick Van Hoolandt | 2,204 | Prague Golden Open 9th | B08 |
| May 2001 | Jan Bartos | 2,201 | Stulik Mem | B08 |
| Jun 2015 | Michal Jelinek | 2,196 | 11th Prague Golden Open | A41 |
| Jul 2013 | Patrik Nilsson | 2,192 | Prague Holiday M21 | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2011 | 17 | 9 | 2,006 |
| Ricany Open | 2013 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,071 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1,884 |
| Stulik Mem | 2001 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,187 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,108 |
| chT2A-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| 10th Prague Golden Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Janacek's chess games?
257 games by Jaroslav Janacek, from Apr 2003 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 Jaroslav Janacek has played.
What does Jaroslav Janacek play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Janacek opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Janacek answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Janacek play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Janacek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (30 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Janacek play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Janacek most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Philidor (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Rat Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Jaroslav Janacek's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Janacek is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jaroslav Janacek played?
Our database contains 257 games by Jaroslav Janacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 54 draws, 105 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Janacek?
257 games by Jaroslav Janacek 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.