Prepare against Miroslav Janik
Slovakia · World #46,396 classical · FIDE ID 14906210
When preparing against Miroslav Janik, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 99 games by Miroslav Janik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Janik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Janik 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 | 1,908 | 2,116 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,966 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 30 | 31 | 38 | 30.3% |
| As White | 52 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 47 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Janik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Janik's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 78.8% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 19.2% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Janik usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (90% of these games) — Janik usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Janik usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 84.6% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
Miroslav Janik's chess games
All 99 games by Miroslav Janik 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: 30 wins, 31 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Miroslav Sorkovsky | 2,134 | chT-SVK 2C 0607 | B25 |
| Nov 2006 | Jaroslav Koren | 2,068 | chT-SVK 2C 0607 | B24 |
| Nov 2006 | Maros Miciak | 2,036 | chT-SVK 2C 0607 | D08 |
| Jan 2010 | Vladimir Sustek | 2,015 | ch-Zilina Region | C88 |
| May 2012 | Vladimir Kollar | 2,003 | ch-Zilina Region | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Zilina Region | 2012 | 21 | 13 | 1,988 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,810 |
| chT2C-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1,784 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,876 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,050 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,767 |
| chT1E-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Janik's chess games?
99 games by Miroslav Janik, 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 Miroslav Janik has played.
What does Miroslav Janik play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Miroslav Janik opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Janik answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Janik play as White?
As White, Miroslav Janik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Janik play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Janik most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Miroslav Janik's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Janik is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Miroslav Janik played?
Our database contains 99 games by Miroslav Janik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 31 draws, 38 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Janik?
99 games by Miroslav Janik 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.