Prepare against Jan Gantar
SVN · World #10,512 classical · FIDE ID 14607875
Our database contains 558 games by Jan Gantar, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Gantar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Gantar 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 | 2,162 | 2,233 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,227 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,202 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 558 | 194 | 233 | 131 | 34.8% |
| As White | 291 | 105 | 122 | 64 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 267 | 89 | 111 | 67 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Gantar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Gantar's side.
First moves as White (291 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 283 | 97.3% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gantar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Gantar usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gantar usually continues d4 (64.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gantar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Gantar usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gantar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 47.7% | 52.5% |
| Nc6 | 22 | 17.2% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 18 | 14.1% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 17 | 13.3% | 44.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 81.7% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Jan Gantar's chess games
All 558 games by Jan Gantar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 194 wins, 233 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 10/12/7 | 34.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 27 | 10/13/4 | 37.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 9/12/2 | 39.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 0/9/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 61 | 18/28/15 | 29.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 30 | 10/17/3 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Leon Gostisa | 2,433 | chT-SLO Central Superliga 13th | B47 |
| Oct 2010 | Igor Jelen | 2,399 | chT1-SLO West | B33 |
| Sep 2019 | Niko Praznik | 2,382 | 29th chT1-SLO West | B06 |
| Aug 2012 | Paul Velten | 2,366 | 51st Wch U20 | C06 |
| Jan 2010 | Riste Menkinoski | 2,355 | 2nd Blagoevgrad Kirov Memorial | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 52 | 28.5 | 2,254 |
| chT-SLO U20 | 2012 | 32 | 14.5 | 1,927 |
| SLO-CupT | 2018 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,163 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,141 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 2008 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,821 |
| Ptuj Open | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 2010 | 17 | 10 | 1,984 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 7 | 2,213 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tim Janzelj (12 games) · Igor Jelen (11 games) · Jure Plaskan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Gantar's chess games?
558 games by Jan Gantar, from Jan 2007 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 Jan Gantar has played.
What does Jan Gantar play on the first move as White?
Across 291 games with White in our database, Jan Gantar opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Gantar answers 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jan Gantar play as White?
As White, Jan Gantar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Italian Game (27 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 291 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Gantar play as Black?
As Black, Jan Gantar most often plays: Alekhine Defense (61 games, 29.5% win rate); English Opening (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 267 games.
What is Jan Gantar's FIDE rating?
Jan Gantar is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Jan Gantar played?
Our database contains 558 games by Jan Gantar, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 194 wins, 233 draws, 131 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Gantar?
558 games by Jan Gantar 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.