Prepare against Zdenek Janda
Czechia · World #18,487 classical · FIDE ID 309303
Our database contains 434 games by Zdenek Janda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Janda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek 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 | 2,070 | 2,223 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,147 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 2,145 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 434 | 172 | 113 | 149 | 39.6% |
| As White | 210 | 78 | 54 | 78 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 224 | 94 | 59 | 71 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Janda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Janda's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 139 | 66.2% | 48.6% |
| c4 | 56 | 26.7% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 4.8% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.4% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Janda usually continues c4 (49.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Janda usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Janda usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Janda usually continues b3 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Janda usually continues b3 (79.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Janda usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 65 | 54.2% | 62.3% |
| g6 | 49 | 40.8% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 75.8% | 44.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 10.6% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Zdenek Janda's chess games
All 434 games by Zdenek Janda in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 172 wins, 113 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A01 | English Opening | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 64 | 30/19/15 | 46.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 51 | 21/13/17 | 41.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A26 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Peter Acs | 2,542 | chT2b-CZE 0001 | E74 |
| May 1982 | Krzysztof Panczyk | 2,390 | Decin-11 | E42 |
| Jan 1997 | Pavel Visek | 2,355 | chT1a-CZE 9697 | E61 |
| Jun 1982 | Miklos Orso | 2,355 | Decin-11 | B98 |
| Jan 1995 | Milos Kozak | 2,300 | Decin Open | E45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decin Open | 1996 | 16 | 7 | 2,231 |
| Rumburk Open | 2006 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,044 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,269 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,061 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 9 | 2,355 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,094 |
| chT1a-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,242 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Janda's chess games?
434 games by Zdenek Janda, from Apr 2003 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 Zdenek Janda has played.
What does Zdenek Janda play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Zdenek Janda opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Janda answers 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Janda play as White?
As White, Zdenek Janda's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 57.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Janda play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Janda most often plays: Pirc Defense (64 games, 46.9% win rate); Modern Defense (51 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 224 games.
What is Zdenek Janda's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Janda is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Zdenek Janda played?
Our database contains 434 games by Zdenek Janda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 113 draws, 149 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Janda?
434 games by Zdenek 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.