Prepare against Ladislav Janko
Slovakia · World #13,532 classical · FIDE ID 14901684
Our database contains 343 games by Ladislav Janko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Janko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Janko 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 | 2,122 | 2,265 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,172 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 343 | 156 | 76 | 111 | 45.5% |
| As White | 183 | 85 | 41 | 57 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 160 | 71 | 35 | 54 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 182 | 99.5% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Janko usually continues Nf3 (55.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Janko usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Janko usually continues d4 (68.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Janko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 45 | 48.9% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 31 | 33.7% | 61.3% |
| g6 | 15 | 16.3% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 25 | 64.1% | 56.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 33.3% | 46.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Ladislav Janko's chess games
All 343 games by Ladislav Janko 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: 156 wins, 76 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 48 | 18/13/17 | 37.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 58 | 24/11/23 | 41.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Peter Spik | 2,395 | chB-SVK Open | A41 |
| Jan 2002 | Pavel Certek | 2,290 | chT1-SVK w 0102 | B74 |
| Mar 2004 | Stefan Macak | 2,275 | chT-SVK 0304 | B12 |
| Jan 1995 | Pavol Kovacocy | 2,270 | Sala Open | B53 |
| Feb 2007 | Michal Hlinka | 2,251 | chT-SVK 0607 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 23 | 16 | 2,340 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,225 |
| chT-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,252 |
| chT2W-AUT 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| chT2B-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| chT1-SVK w 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,318 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 8 | 2,194 |
| chT-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 3 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Janko's chess games?
343 games by Ladislav Janko, 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 Ladislav Janko has played.
What does Ladislav Janko play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Ladislav Janko opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Janko answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Janko play as White?
As White, Ladislav Janko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Janko play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Janko most often plays: Modern Defense (58 games, 41.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Ladislav Janko's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Janko is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Ladislav Janko played?
Our database contains 343 games by Ladislav Janko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 76 draws, 111 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Janko?
343 games by Ladislav Janko 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.