Prepare against Jiri Janda
Czechia · World #18,377 classical · FIDE ID 319678
When preparing against Jiri Janda, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Jiri Janda, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Janda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Janda 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 | 2,071 | 2,232 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,208 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 72 | 63 | 39 | 41.4% |
| As White | 89 | 36 | 35 | 18 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 85 | 36 | 28 | 21 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Janda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Janda's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 100.0% | 60.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Janda usually continues Nc3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Janda usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Janda usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 100.0% | 58.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 96.6% | 58.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Jiri Janda's chess games
All 174 games by Jiri Janda in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 72 wins, 63 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 7/13/5 | 28.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Pavel Stehno | 2,344 | Pardubice Open B | B23 |
| Nov 2012 | Martin Vaculik | 2,277 | chT1W-CZE 1213 | C17 |
| Apr 2011 | Zdenek Urban | 2,205 | chT1W-CZE 1011 | C17 |
| Jan 2013 | Milan Markovic | 2,194 | chT1W-CZE 1213 | B03 |
| Dec 2008 | Alois Soukup | 2,182 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,064 |
| chT1W-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,289 |
| chT2a-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,301 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,090 |
| chT1W-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,174 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,217 |
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,266 |
| chT2A-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Janda's chess games?
174 games by Jiri Janda, from Jul 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 Jiri Janda has played.
What does Jiri Janda play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Jiri Janda opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Janda answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jiri Janda play as White?
As White, Jiri Janda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Janda play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Janda most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Jiri Janda's FIDE rating?
Jiri Janda is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Jiri Janda played?
Our database contains 174 games by Jiri Janda, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 63 draws, 39 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Janda?
174 games by Jiri Janda 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.