Prepare against Peter Jancovic
FM · Slovakia · World #9,056 classical · FIDE ID 14913321
When preparing against Peter Jancovic, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 399 games by Peter Jancovic, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Peter Jancovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Jancovic 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 | 2,186 | 2,330 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,271 | Aug 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,306 | 2,306 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 168 | 114 | 117 | 42.1% |
| As White | 210 | 90 | 66 | 54 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 189 | 78 | 48 | 63 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Jancovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Jancovic's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 140 | 69.7% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 51 | 25.4% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.5% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Jancovic usually continues c4 (50.9% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Jancovic usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Jancovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Jancovic usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Jancovic usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Jancovic usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 82.0% | 55.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 89.4% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
Peter Jancovic's chess games
All 399 games by Peter Jancovic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 168 wins, 114 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A30 | Catalan | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 19/7/11 | 51.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,526 | Quebec Open | A48 |
| Dec 2014 | Jonathan Dourerassou | 2,469 | ch-EU rapid | B70 |
| Mar 2015 | Christopher Repka | 2,418 | chT-SVK 1415 | E15 |
| Jul 2012 | Richard Jr. Biolek | 2,404 | ch-SVK Open A | D20 |
| May 2026 | Vladimir Bochnicka | 2,369 | Bratislava Regional Rapid & Freestyle Championships 2026 | Freestyle Pezinok | ? |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,186 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,088 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| chT2B-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,069 |
| chT2B-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,153 |
| chT1W-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,210 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 8 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Jancovic's chess games?
399 games by Peter Jancovic, from Oct 2006 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 Peter Jancovic has played.
What does Peter Jancovic play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Peter Jancovic opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Jancovic answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Peter Jancovic play as White?
As White, Peter Jancovic's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Jancovic play as Black?
As Black, Peter Jancovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 51.4% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Peter Jancovic's FIDE rating?
Peter Jancovic is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,306 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Peter Jancovic played?
Our database contains 399 games by Peter Jancovic, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 114 draws, 117 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Jancovic?
399 games by Peter Jancovic 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.