Prepare against Jan Babler
HRV · World #14,746 classical · FIDE ID 14562588
When preparing against Jan Babler, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 80 games by Jan Babler, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Babler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Babler 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 | 2,109 | 2,122 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,009 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,185 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 37.5% |
| As White | 39 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Babler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Babler's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 79.5% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 17.9% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Babler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Babler usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Babler usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Babler usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Babler usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Babler usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 66.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
Jan Babler's chess games
All 80 games by Jan Babler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 30 wins, 27 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Marin Grgantov | 2,257 | 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Darko Kurtovic | 2,176 | 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | B33 |
| Nov 2025 | Fran Topalic | 2,067 | 34th TCh-CRO Div 1b | B17 |
| Sep 2026 | Niko Bozic | 2,058 | 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | B12 |
| Sep 2026 | Luka Karlovic | 2,048 | 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U13 | 2021 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,703 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,522 |
| ch-CRO U11 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,684 |
| 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,207 |
| 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,142 |
| ch-CRO U09 | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,640 |
| 34th TCh-CRO Div 1b | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,076 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1,518 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Babler's chess games?
80 games by Jan Babler, from Jul 2016 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 Jan Babler has played.
What does Jan Babler play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Jan Babler opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Babler answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jan Babler play as White?
As White, Jan Babler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Babler play as Black?
As Black, Jan Babler most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Jan Babler's FIDE rating?
Jan Babler is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jan Babler played?
Our database contains 80 games by Jan Babler, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 27 draws, 23 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Babler?
80 games by Jan Babler 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.