Prepare against Adrian Gulbis
Slovakia · World #18,463 classical · FIDE ID 14908620
Our database contains 236 games by Adrian Gulbis, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Gulbis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Gulbis 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 | 2,071 | 2,153 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,102 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 71 | 90 | 75 | 30.1% |
| As White | 126 | 42 | 49 | 35 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 110 | 29 | 41 | 40 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Gulbis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Gulbis's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 88.1% | 54.1% |
| e4 | 14 | 11.1% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Gulbis usually continues c4 (50.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gulbis usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Gulbis usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gulbis usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Gulbis usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Gulbis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 76.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 23.5% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 67.4% | 37.9% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 32.6% | 57.1% |
Adrian Gulbis's chess games
All 236 games by Adrian Gulbis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 71 wins, 90 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Erno Molnar | 2,245 | chT2B-SVK 1819 | D90 |
| Mar 2011 | Tomas Pecha | 2,219 | chT2B-SVK 10/11 | B92 |
| Dec 2016 | Ladislav Janko | 2,182 | chT-SVK 1W 1617 | B22 |
| Nov 2008 | Pavol Hanko | 2,178 | chT1W-SVK 0809 | D55 |
| Nov 2022 | Zsofia Domany | 2,175 | chT2B-SVK 2223 | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,046 |
| chT2B-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,156 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,180 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,095 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,288 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,233 |
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Gulbis's chess games?
236 games by Adrian Gulbis, from Jul 2005 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 Adrian Gulbis has played.
What does Adrian Gulbis play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Adrian Gulbis opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Gulbis answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Adrian Gulbis play as White?
As White, Adrian Gulbis's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Gulbis play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Gulbis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Adrian Gulbis's FIDE rating?
Adrian Gulbis is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Adrian Gulbis played?
Our database contains 236 games by Adrian Gulbis, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 90 draws, 75 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Gulbis?
236 games by Adrian Gulbis 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.