Prepare against Michal Janko
Slovakia · World #8,901 classical · FIDE ID 14907267
When preparing against Michal Janko, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (30%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 422 games by Michal Janko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Janko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal 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 | 2,188 | 2,294 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,281 | 2,283 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 422 | 153 | 154 | 115 | 36.3% |
| As White | 202 | 78 | 68 | 56 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 220 | 75 | 86 | 59 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Janko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Janko's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 53.5% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 59 | 29.2% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 6.9% | 46.4% |
| b3 | 12 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Janko usually continues Nf3 (48.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Janko usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Janko usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Janko usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Janko usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Janko usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 47.6% | 49.0% |
| g6 | 16 | 15.2% | 71.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 29.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 25.4% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 16 | 23.9% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 10.4% | 14.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Michal Janko's chess games
All 422 games by Michal 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: 153 wins, 154 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 15/14/6 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Stefan Mazur | 2,419 | Brezova Open | C96 |
| Aug 2009 | Vojtech Plat | 2,406 | Brezova Open | E67 |
| Aug 2008 | Jan Sosna | 2,379 | Stare Mesto Open | D46 |
| Jan 2013 | Miroslav Maslik | 2,376 | chT-SVK 1213 | B00 |
| Aug 2009 | Frantisek Vass | 2,353 | Nove Zamky Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2008 | 24 | 13 | 2,251 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2006 | 18 | 9 | 2,118 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,282 |
| chT1-SVK w 0102 | 2002 | 12 | 8 | 2,132 |
| Nove Zamky Open | 2010 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,310 |
| chT1W-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,197 |
| chT1W-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,220 |
| chT-SVK 1W 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Janko's chess games?
422 games by Michal 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 Michal Janko has played.
What does Michal Janko play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Michal Janko opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Janko answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games).
What openings does Michal Janko play as White?
As White, Michal Janko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Janko play as Black?
As Black, Michal Janko most often plays: Modern Defense (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 220 games.
What is Michal Janko's FIDE rating?
Michal Janko is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,281 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Michal Janko played?
Our database contains 422 games by Michal Janko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 154 draws, 115 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Janko?
422 games by Michal 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.