Prepare against Cristian Dolezal
IM · Argentina · World #2,824 classical · FIDE ID 103560
When preparing against Cristian Dolezal, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 15.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 1,704 games by Cristian Dolezal, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Dolezal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Dolezal 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 | 2,346 | 2,457 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,299 | 2,421 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,360 | 2,426 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,704 | 798 | 495 | 411 | 46.8% |
| As White | 859 | 415 | 260 | 184 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 845 | 383 | 235 | 227 | 45.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Dolezal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Dolezal's side.
First moves as White (859 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 377 | 43.9% | 62.6% |
| d4 | 308 | 35.9% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 8.0% | 58.0% |
| Nc3 | 34 | 4.0% | 72.1% |
| c4 | 33 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 19 | 2.2% | 60.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Dolezal usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dolezal usually continues Nf3 (66.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Dolezal usually continues d4 (54.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Dolezal usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Dolezal usually continues Bf4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Dolezal usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (440 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 140 | 31.8% | 59.3% |
| e6 | 125 | 28.4% | 56.8% |
| c6 | 78 | 17.7% | 59.6% |
| g6 | 37 | 8.4% | 70.3% |
| e5 | 28 | 6.4% | 48.2% |
| Nc6 | 17 | 3.9% | 76.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 103 | 41.7% | 64.1% |
| Nf6 | 53 | 21.5% | 54.7% |
| e6 | 37 | 15.0% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 17 | 6.9% | 76.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 6.1% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 14 | 5.7% | 71.4% |
Cristian Dolezal's chess games
All 1,704 games by Cristian Dolezal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 798 wins, 495 draws, 411 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 122 | 58/37/27 | 47.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 93 | 41/16/36 | 44.1% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 18/9/5 | 56.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 9/11/3 | 39.1% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 23 | 12/11/0 | 52.2% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 176 | 97/33/46 | 55.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 69 | 30/19/20 | 43.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 39 | 12/18/9 | 30.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 38 | 17/10/11 | 44.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 33 | 5/18/10 | 15.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 19/6/7 | 59.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,656 | 20th Jaen Open | A44 |
| Dec 2014 | Diego Flores | 2,577 | Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | A13 |
| Jan 2010 | Oleg Korneev | 2,573 | 20th Jaen Open | C55 |
| Oct 2015 | Ruben Felgaer | 2,570 | 90th ch-ARG | C18 |
| Jan 1996 | Maxim Sorokin | 2,550 | Buenos Aires tt | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 203 | 97 | 2,232 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 37 | 21 | 2,330 |
| Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 37 | 24 | 2,376 |
| ch-ARG sf | 2016 | 26 | 14 | 2,323 |
| Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | 2019 | 18 | 14 | 2,443 |
| Buenos Aires Masters Open | 2024 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,382 |
| Najdorf Memorial Open | 2002 | 17 | 13 | 2,510 |
| ch-ARG U18 | 1993 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,153 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergio Slipak (18 games) · Lucas Liascovich (14 games) · Kevin Paveto (14 games) · Diego Valerga (14 games) · Facundo Quiroga (13 games) · Ariel Sorin (12 games) · Pablo Barrionuevo (12 games) · Federico Perez Ponsa (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Dolezal's chess games?
1,704 games by Cristian Dolezal, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Cristian Dolezal has played.
What does Cristian Dolezal play on the first move as White?
Across 859 games with White in our database, Cristian Dolezal opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Dolezal answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Cristian Dolezal play as White?
As White, Cristian Dolezal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (122 games, 47.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (93 games, 44.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (32 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 859 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Dolezal play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Dolezal most often plays: Modern Defense (176 games, 55.1% win rate); Sicilian (69 games, 43.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (39 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 845 games.
What is Cristian Dolezal's FIDE rating?
Cristian Dolezal is currently rated 2,346 in classical chess, 2,299 in rapid and 2,360 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,457 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Cristian Dolezal played?
Our database contains 1,704 games by Cristian Dolezal, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 798 wins, 495 draws, 411 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Dolezal?
1,704 games by Cristian Dolezal 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.