Prepare against Peter Janas
Slovakia · World #90,331 classical · FIDE ID 14938200
When preparing against Peter Janas, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 209 games by Peter Janas, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Janas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Janas 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 | 1,758 | 1,803 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,710 | 1,763 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 1,822 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 57 | 54 | 98 | 27.3% |
| As White | 119 | 34 | 30 | 55 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 90 | 23 | 24 | 43 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Janas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Janas's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 50.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 35.3% | 39.3% |
| Nc3 | 11 | 9.2% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Janas usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Janas usually continues Nf3 (19.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Janas usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 39.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Janas usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Janas usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Janas usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 13 | 26.0% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 14.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 12.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 73.3% | 34.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.7% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Peter Janas's chess games
All 209 games by Peter Janas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 57 wins, 54 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Lorant Meszaros | 2,024 | chT3A2-SVK 1617 | A80 |
| Oct 2017 | Tomas Chabada | 1,962 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | D79 |
| Jan 2014 | Milan Krist | 1,946 | chT3A2-SVK 1314 | D02 |
| Feb 2019 | Miroslav Lukacovic | 1,929 | chT4-SVK A22 1819 | D11 |
| Mar 2014 | Zdenek Vogl | 1,899 | chT3A2-SVK 1314 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A22 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,593 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 1,905 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1,777 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,632 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,763 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,640 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,585 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Janas's chess games?
209 games by Peter Janas, from Jul 2012 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 Peter Janas has played.
What does Peter Janas play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Peter Janas opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.Nc3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Janas answers 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Peter Janas play as White?
As White, Peter Janas's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Janas play as Black?
As Black, Peter Janas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Peter Janas's FIDE rating?
Peter Janas is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess, 1,710 in rapid and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Peter Janas played?
Our database contains 209 games by Peter Janas, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 54 draws, 98 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Janas?
209 games by Peter Janas 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.