Prepare against Jan Gdovin
Czechia · World #33,306 classical · FIDE ID 303984
Our database contains 117 games by Jan Gdovin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Gdovin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Gdovin 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 | 1,967 | 2,253 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,048 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,032 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 29 | 50 | 38 | 24.8% |
| As White | 57 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 13 | 29 | 18 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Gdovin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Gdovin's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 96.5% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gdovin usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gdovin usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gdovin usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gdovin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gdovin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Jan Gdovin's chess games
All 117 games by Jan Gdovin 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: 29 wins, 50 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Vojtech Plat | 2,284 | Klatovy Open A | A25 |
| Jan 2010 | Vitezslav Tuzil | 2,205 | chT2A-CZE 0910 | A03 |
| Nov 2019 | Jan Budka | 2,158 | chT-CZE 2A 1920 | C06 |
| Nov 2009 | Josef Vachal | 2,156 | chT2A-CZE 0910 | C01 |
| Mar 2005 | Jiri Brom | 2,154 | chT-CZE 2A 0405 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2007 | 18 | 9 | 2,070 |
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
| chT2C-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,893 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,999 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,126 |
| chT2A-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,981 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,864 |
| chT2C-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Gdovin's chess games?
117 games by Jan Gdovin, 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 Jan Gdovin has played.
What does Jan Gdovin play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Jan Gdovin opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Gdovin answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Jan Gdovin play as White?
As White, Jan Gdovin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Gdovin play as Black?
As Black, Jan Gdovin most often plays: French Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Jan Gdovin's FIDE rating?
Jan Gdovin is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jan Gdovin played?
Our database contains 117 games by Jan Gdovin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 50 draws, 38 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Gdovin?
117 games by Jan Gdovin 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.