Prepare against Jovanka Houska
IM · United Kingdom · World #4,201 classical · FIDE ID 405094
When preparing against Jovanka Houska, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 30.8% over 39 games.
Our database contains 1,827 games by Jovanka Houska, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jovanka Houska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jovanka Houska 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 | 2,297 | 2,433 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,273 | 2,400 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,315 | 2,411 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,827 | 741 | 561 | 525 | 40.6% |
| As White | 905 | 391 | 291 | 223 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 922 | 350 | 270 | 302 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jovanka Houska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jovanka Houska's side.
First moves as White (905 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 540 | 59.7% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 343 | 37.9% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 2.4% | 65.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Houska usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Houska usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Houska usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Houska usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Houska usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Houska usually continues d4 (62.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (467 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 350 | 74.9% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 67 | 14.3% | 53.0% |
| e5 | 36 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 1.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.6% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 251 | 85.1% | 50.8% |
| Nf6 | 41 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Jovanka Houska's chess games
All 1,827 games by Jovanka Houska in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 741 wins, 561 draws, 525 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 157 | 68/52/37 | 43.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 64 | 29/12/23 | 45.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 62 | 28/21/13 | 45.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 48 | 19/16/13 | 39.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 42 | 16/14/12 | 38.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 24/7/5 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 19/7/6 | 59.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 30 | 17/9/4 | 56.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 9/10/10 | 31.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 9/12/2 | 39.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 165 | 59/48/58 | 35.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 99 | 39/17/43 | 39.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 79 | 39/20/20 | 49.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 62 | 23/26/13 | 37.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 49 | 17/14/18 | 34.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 44 | 19/10/15 | 43.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 39 | 12/16/11 | 30.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 32 | 14/8/10 | 43.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 11/9/11 | 35.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 29 | 9/10/10 | 31.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,620 | Fagernes TV2 GM Open | A13 |
| Dec 2018 | Jonathan Hawkins | 2,583 | ch-GBR KO | E55 |
| Oct 2008 | Yifan Hou | 2,578 | 1st WMSG Rapid w | B19 |
| Jan 2015 | Eric Hansen | 2,574 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | B12 |
| Sep 2017 | Wenjun Ju | 2,574 | Douglas IoM Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,440 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,447 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 27 | 19 | 2,507 |
| Oslo Open | 2012 | 18 | 10 | 2,365 |
| Jersey Open | 2016 | 17 | 11 | 2,366 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,360 |
| Olympiad Women-36 | 2004 | 13 | 8 | 2,453 |
| 16th Wch U20 Girls | 1998 | 13 | 6 | 2,171 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sophie Milliet (10 games) · Antoaneta Stefanova (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jovanka Houska's chess games?
1,827 games by Jovanka Houska, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Jovanka Houska has played.
What does Jovanka Houska play on the first move as White?
Across 905 games with White in our database, Jovanka Houska opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jovanka Houska answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Jovanka Houska play as White?
As White, Jovanka Houska's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (157 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (64 games, 45.3% win rate); Slav Defense (62 games, 45.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 905 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jovanka Houska play as Black?
As Black, Jovanka Houska most often plays: Slav Defense (165 games, 35.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (99 games, 39.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (79 games, 49.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 922 games.
What is Jovanka Houska's FIDE rating?
Jovanka Houska is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,273 in rapid and 2,315 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Jovanka Houska played?
Our database contains 1,827 games by Jovanka Houska, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 741 wins, 561 draws, 525 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jovanka Houska?
1,827 games by Jovanka Houska 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.