Prepare against Jan Babler
HRV · World #18,167 classical · FIDE ID 14562588
Our database contains 72 games by Jan Babler, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 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 | 2,074 | 2,122 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,009 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,185 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 34.7% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 29.7% |
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 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 77.1% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 20.0% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Babler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Babler usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Babler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% 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 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 57.9% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
Jan Babler's chess games
All 72 games by Jan Babler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - Aug 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: 25 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 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% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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 |
| Nov 2025 | D Livaic | 1,991 | 34th TCh-CRO Div 1b | C00 |
| Jun 2019 | Patrik Colo | 1,752 | ch-CRO U11 | D00 |
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 |
| ch-CRO U09 | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,640 |
| 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,142 |
| 34th TCh-CRO Div 1b | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,076 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,612 |
| 30th Bosnjaci Open | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Babler's chess games?
72 games by Jan Babler, from Jul 2016 to Aug 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 35 games with White in our database, Jan Babler opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Babler answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Jan Babler play as White?
As White, Jan Babler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 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); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jan Babler's FIDE rating?
Jan Babler is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jan Babler played?
Our database contains 72 games by Jan Babler, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Babler?
72 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.