Prepare against Roman Janko
SVN · World #50,823 classical · FIDE ID 14620243
Our database contains 105 games by Roman Janko, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Janko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman 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 | 1,890 | 1,917 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,949 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 54 | 13 | 38 | 51.4% |
| As White | 57 | 29 | 5 | 23 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 25 | 8 | 15 | 52.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Janko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Janko's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 98.2% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Janko usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Janko usually continues Bc4 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Janko usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Janko usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 79.2% | 71.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 82.4% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Roman Janko's chess games
All 105 games by Roman Janko in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 54 wins, 13 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| C20 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Simon Sajn | 2,096 | chT2-SLO West | B23 |
| Oct 2022 | Peter Marinko | 2,035 | chT1-SLO West | C20 |
| Jan 2021 | Bojan Persl | 2,010 | 10th Oskarja Memorial | B70 |
| Nov 2015 | Vitko Stanic | 1,974 | chT2-SLO West | D02 |
| Nov 2013 | Jakob Ursic | 1,972 | chT2-SLO West | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2021 | 60 | 37.5 | 1,911 |
| 10th Oskarja Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,865 |
| Otocec Krka Terme Open | 2018 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,759 |
| Novo Mesto Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,880 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,789 |
| SLO-CupT | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,772 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Janko's chess games?
105 games by Roman Janko, from Dec 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 Roman Janko has played.
What does Roman Janko play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Roman Janko opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Janko answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Roman Janko play as White?
As White, Roman Janko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Janko play as Black?
As Black, Roman Janko most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 83.3% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Roman Janko's FIDE rating?
Roman Janko is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Roman Janko played?
Our database contains 105 games by Roman Janko, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 13 draws, 38 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Janko?
105 games by Roman 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.