Prepare against Pavel Janda
Czechia · World #16,220 classical · FIDE ID 307807
Our database contains 114 games by Pavel Janda, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Janda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Janda 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 | 2,092 | 2,158 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,151 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,119 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 48 | 17 | 49 | 42.1% |
| As White | 54 | 23 | 7 | 24 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 60 | 25 | 10 | 25 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Janda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Janda's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 92.6% | 49.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Janda usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Janda usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Janda usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Janda usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Janda usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 51.7% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 37.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Pavel Janda's chess games
All 114 games by Pavel Janda in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 48 wins, 17 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Milan Snorek | 2,219 | Tabor Open | C42 |
| Jan 2018 | Tomas Skalicky | 2,162 | chT2C-CZE 1718 | E10 |
| Dec 2018 | Antonin Kandrik | 2,136 | chT2A-CZE 1819 | A18 |
| Mar 2006 | Miloslav Hajny | 2,135 | chT2c-CZE 0506 | A36 |
| Mar 2018 | Branko Husarik | 2,108 | chT2C-CZE 1718 | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2009 | 29 | 17 | 2,088 |
| ch-Prague 3rd phase | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 1,849 |
| Regionalliga NW 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 1,889 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
| chT2C-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,242 |
| Landesliga Nord 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,130 |
| Regionalliga NW 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,011 |
| ch-Prague 3rd lag | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Janda's chess games?
114 games by Pavel Janda, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Pavel Janda has played.
What does Pavel Janda play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Pavel Janda opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Janda answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Janda play as White?
As White, Pavel Janda's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Janda play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Janda most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Pavel Janda's FIDE rating?
Pavel Janda is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Pavel Janda played?
Our database contains 114 games by Pavel Janda, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 17 draws, 49 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Janda?
114 games by Pavel Janda 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.