Prepare against David Holemar
FM · Czechia · World #11,657 classical · FIDE ID 307009
When preparing against David Holemar, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 683 games by David Holemar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Holemar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Holemar 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 | 2,145 | 2,380 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,299 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,365 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 683 | 241 | 288 | 154 | 35.3% |
| As White | 347 | 132 | 139 | 76 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 336 | 109 | 149 | 78 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Holemar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Holemar's side.
First moves as White (347 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 258 | 74.4% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 38 | 11.0% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 6.1% | 57.1% |
| Nc3 | 18 | 5.2% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 11 | 3.2% | 68.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Holemar usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Holemar usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Holemar usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Holemar usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Holemar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Holemar usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 65.4% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 26 | 16.4% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 17 | 10.7% | 55.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 67.9% | 48.7% |
| g6 | 11 | 9.8% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 9.8% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 8.0% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
David Holemar's chess games
All 683 games by David Holemar 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: 241 wins, 288 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/13/6 | 40.6% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 27 | 8/14/5 | 29.6% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 14 | 9/5/0 | 64.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 60 | 23/23/14 | 38.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 9/13/10 | 28.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 17 | 4/11/2 | 23.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/10/1 | 35.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Alexander Kovchan | 2,497 | Pardubice Open B | C42 |
| Feb 2025 | Igor Novikov | 2,490 | World Senior Teams +50 | E10 |
| Dec 2002 | Jan Suran | 2,404 | chT-CZE 0203 | E77 |
| Apr 2004 | Peter Petran | 2,395 | 15th Pobeskydy Arcimpex | B08 |
| Jan 1999 | Radek Sluka | 2,380 | chT-Morava 9899 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Trade Open | 2007 | 42 | 29.5 | 2,333 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2006 | 26 | 17 | 2,341 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 2,212 |
| chT1E-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| ch-Brno 75th | 1995 | 11 | 9 | 2,327 |
| chT1E-CZE 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
| Brno Duras IM-B | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,321 |
| chT2E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Holemar's chess games?
683 games by David Holemar, 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 David Holemar has played.
What does David Holemar play on the first move as White?
Across 347 games with White in our database, David Holemar opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Holemar answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does David Holemar play as White?
As White, David Holemar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 347 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Holemar play as Black?
As Black, David Holemar most often plays: Sicilian (60 games, 38.3% win rate); Modern Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 336 games.
What is David Holemar's FIDE rating?
David Holemar is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Jul 2004).
How many games has David Holemar played?
Our database contains 683 games by David Holemar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 288 draws, 154 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Holemar?
683 games by David Holemar 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.