Prepare against Jiri Janota
Czechia · World #119,359 classical · FIDE ID 379000
When preparing against Jiri Janota, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 45 games by Jiri Janota, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Janota's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Janota 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 | 1,675 | 1,696 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,655 | 1,699 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 8 | 26 | 24.4% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Janota's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Janota's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Janota usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Janota usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Janota usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Jiri Janota's chess games
All 45 games by Jiri Janota in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Jakub Bednar | 1,935 | Brno Duras BVK Open B | C11 |
| Jan 2001 | Vera Kubistova | 1,795 | Brno Duras BVK Open B | C01 |
| Jan 2001 | Kamil Holemar | 1,685 | Brno Duras BVK Open B | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2004 | 25 | 3.5 | 1,511 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open B | 2002 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,011 |
| chT2W-SVK 9900 | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,512 |
| chT1W-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,520 |
| chT3A-SVK 0001 | 2000 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Janota's chess games?
45 games by Jiri Janota, from Nov 2015 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 Janota has played.
What does Jiri Janota play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jiri Janota opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Janota answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jiri Janota play as White?
As White, Jiri Janota's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Janota play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Janota most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jiri Janota's FIDE rating?
Jiri Janota is currently rated 1,675 in classical chess, 1,655 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,696 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Jiri Janota played?
Our database contains 45 games by Jiri Janota, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Janota?
45 games by Jiri Janota 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.