Prepare against Zoltan Janko
Slovakia · World #7,736 classical · FIDE ID 14905817
Our database contains 292 games by Zoltan Janko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Janko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan 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 | 2,210 | 2,287 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,251 | 2,251 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,232 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 117 | 93 | 82 | 40.1% |
| As White | 140 | 61 | 39 | 40 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 152 | 56 | 54 | 42 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 99.3% | 57.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Janko usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Janko usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Janko usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Janko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 92.1% | 50.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.6% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 87.0% | 64.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.3% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
Zoltan Janko's chess games
All 292 games by Zoltan Janko 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: 117 wins, 93 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 13/12/8 | 39.4% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Konstantin Chernyshov | 2,544 | Hlohovec Open | B57 |
| Jul 2008 | Bogomil Andonov | 2,334 | Brno Duras IM-B | A33 |
| Nov 2018 | Peter Jancovic | 2,299 | chT-SVK 1819 | A48 |
| Nov 2007 | Milan Drtina | 2,290 | chT-SVK 1E 0708 | A34 |
| Dec 2011 | Peter Martiska | 2,281 | chT1W-SVK 1112 | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2000 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,250 |
| chT1W-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,287 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 10.5 | 2,404 |
| Brno Duras IM-B | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,365 |
| chT3B-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 7 | 2,250 |
| chT1W-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| Dunajska Streda Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Janko's chess games?
292 games by Zoltan Janko, 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 Zoltan Janko has played.
What does Zoltan Janko play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Zoltan Janko opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Janko answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Janko play as White?
As White, Zoltan Janko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Janko play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Janko most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Zoltan Janko's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Janko is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,251 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Zoltan Janko played?
Our database contains 292 games by Zoltan Janko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 93 draws, 82 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Janko?
292 games by Zoltan 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.