Prepare against Vlastimil Jansa
GM · Czechia · World #6,725 classical · FIDE ID 300128
Our database contains 3,969 games by Vlastimil Jansa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vlastimil Jansa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vlastimil Jansa 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 | 2,230 | 2,524 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,376 | 2,453 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,400 | 2,446 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,969 | 1,469 | 1,688 | 810 | 37.0% |
| As White | 2,019 | 867 | 818 | 332 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 1,950 | 602 | 870 | 478 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vlastimil Jansa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vlastimil Jansa's side.
First moves as White (2,019 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,801 | 89.2% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 131 | 6.5% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 57 | 2.8% | 64.9% |
| g3 | 16 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 14 | 0.7% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Jansa usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Jansa usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jansa usually continues d4 (64.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jansa usually continues g3 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Jansa usually continues g3 (70.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Jansa usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (845 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 682 | 80.7% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 60 | 7.1% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 43 | 5.1% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 41 | 4.9% | 48.8% |
| g6 | 8 | 0.9% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (636 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 461 | 72.5% | 52.3% |
| d6 | 147 | 23.1% | 47.3% |
| g6 | 15 | 2.4% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
Vlastimil Jansa's chess games
All 3,969 games by Vlastimil Jansa 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: 1,469 wins, 1,688 draws, 810 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 281 | 102/130/49 | 36.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 194 | 83/83/28 | 42.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 181 | 69/81/31 | 38.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 154 | 63/59/32 | 40.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 101 | 48/34/19 | 47.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 69 | 27/24/18 | 39.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 68 | 33/26/9 | 48.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 53 | 23/22/8 | 43.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 48 | 23/22/3 | 47.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 43 | 16/18/9 | 37.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 366 | 130/146/90 | 35.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 215 | 64/100/51 | 29.8% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 160 | 42/75/43 | 26.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 132 | 44/55/33 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 110 | 37/46/27 | 33.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 98 | 29/39/30 | 29.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 81 | 20/45/16 | 24.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 69 | 20/25/24 | 29.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 62 | 9/40/13 | 14.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 48 | 30/14/4 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1976 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,670 | Christmas Congress 1975/76-51 Premier | B36 |
| Oct 2012 | Markus Ragger | 2,655 | Bundesliga 2012-13 | B06 |
| Jul 2018 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,652 | Benasque Open 38th | B82 |
| Jul 2009 | Rauf Mamedov | 2,645 | Pardubice Czech Open A | B31 |
| Feb 2004 | Zbynek Hracek | 2,599 | ch-CZE | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2018 | 151 | 83 | 2,480 |
| Smederevska Palanka | 1984 | 58 | 33.5 | 2,513 |
| Gausdal Int | 1995 | 43 | 28 | 2,514 |
| Kragujevac | 1985 | 42 | 27 | 2,494 |
| Arnold Cup | 1993 | 42 | 28 | 2,517 |
| Nis | 1985 | 41 | 25.5 | 2,544 |
| Marianske Lazne | 1965 | 40 | 18 | – |
| Bor | 1985 | 39 | 20 | 2,495 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jiri Lechtynsky (21 games) · Jan Votava (18 games) · Petr Haba (17 games) · Lubomir Ftacnik (17 games) · Zbynek Hracek (16 games) · Dusan Rajkovic (16 games) · Pavel Blatny (15 games) · Milos Jirovsky (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlastimil Jansa's chess games?
3,969 games by Vlastimil Jansa, 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 Vlastimil Jansa has played.
What does Vlastimil Jansa play on the first move as White?
Across 2,019 games with White in our database, Vlastimil Jansa opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlastimil Jansa answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Vlastimil Jansa play as White?
As White, Vlastimil Jansa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (281 games, 36.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (194 games, 42.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (181 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,019 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlastimil Jansa play as Black?
As Black, Vlastimil Jansa most often plays: Sicilian (366 games, 35.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (215 games, 29.8% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (160 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,950 games.
What is Vlastimil Jansa's FIDE rating?
Vlastimil Jansa is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,376 in rapid and 2,400 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,524 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Vlastimil Jansa played?
Our database contains 3,969 games by Vlastimil Jansa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,469 wins, 1,688 draws, 810 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlastimil Jansa?
3,969 games by Vlastimil Jansa 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.