Prepare against Lukas Janovicek
Slovakia · World #46,664 classical · FIDE ID 14975831
When preparing against Lukas Janovicek, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 51 games by Lukas Janovicek, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Janovicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Janovicek 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 | 1,907 | 1,907 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,891 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,850 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 31.4% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Janovicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Janovicek's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.0% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Janovicek usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Janovicek usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Janovicek usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Janovicek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 75.0% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Lukas Janovicek's chess games
All 51 games by Lukas Janovicek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 16 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Jan Vinarcik | 1,800 | Slovakia Open | B22 |
| Aug 2026 | Amelia Janaszak | 1,780 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Masa Popovic | 1,648 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | C25 |
| Apr 2024 | Jan Foldesi | 1,544 | ch-SVK U12 | A29 |
| Apr 2024 | Simon Sotnik | 1,442 | ch-SVK U12 | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U10 | 2023 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,280 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,600 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,799 |
| European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,857 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 8 | 1 | 1,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Janovicek's chess games?
51 games by Lukas Janovicek, from May 2022 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 Lukas Janovicek has played.
What does Lukas Janovicek play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Lukas Janovicek opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Janovicek answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Lukas Janovicek play as White?
As White, Lukas Janovicek's most-played openings in our database are: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Janovicek play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Janovicek most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Lukas Janovicek's FIDE rating?
Lukas Janovicek is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Lukas Janovicek played?
Our database contains 51 games by Lukas Janovicek, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Janovicek?
51 games by Lukas Janovicek 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.