Prepare against Jan Gombac
FM · SVN · World #7,973 classical · FIDE ID 14603098
Our database contains 712 games by Jan Gombac, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Gombac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Gombac 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 | 2,206 | 2,324 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,273 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,271 | 2,283 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 712 | 291 | 195 | 226 | 40.9% |
| As White | 363 | 158 | 100 | 105 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 349 | 133 | 95 | 121 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Gombac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Gombac's side.
First moves as White (363 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 52.9% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 130 | 35.8% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 6.9% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 2.8% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Gombac usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gombac usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gombac usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Gombac usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Gombac usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Gombac usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 103 | 56.6% | 60.2% |
| e5 | 24 | 13.2% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 23 | 12.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 5.5% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.3% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 42 | 38.5% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 34.9% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 21 | 19.3% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 6.4% | 42.9% |
Jan Gombac's chess games
All 712 games by Jan Gombac in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 291 wins, 195 draws, 226 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 11/11/17 | 28.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 29 | 14/9/6 | 48.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 52 | 20/18/14 | 38.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 10/1/0 | 90.9% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Gergely Kantor | 2,541 | 25th Nova Gorica Open | D45 |
| Jul 2005 | Nikola Sedlak | 2,518 | 16th Ljubljana Open | E92 |
| Feb 2002 | Normunds Miezis | 2,498 | 7th Nova Gorica Open | A36 |
| Feb 2002 | Faruk Bistric | 2,486 | Kastav Hotel Opatija 02 | B85 |
| Jun 2026 | Mosesov,Danyil | 2,476 | Summer Sarajevo GM Mix | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SLO | 2010 | 49 | 23 | 2,285 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2002 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,227 |
| chT-SLO | 2016 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,263 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2012 | 16 | 10 | 2,274 |
| 10th Oskarja Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,196 |
| chT-SLO sf | 1997 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,105 |
| SLO-CupT | 2014 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,395 |
| Wch U20 | 2000 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Matej Sebenik (12 games) · Igor Jelen (11 games) · Denis Gjuran (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Gombac's chess games?
712 games by Jan Gombac, from Apr 2003 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 Gombac has played.
What does Jan Gombac play on the first move as White?
Across 363 games with White in our database, Jan Gombac opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Gombac answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Jan Gombac play as White?
As White, Jan Gombac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 28.2% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 363 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Gombac play as Black?
As Black, Jan Gombac most often plays: Sicilian (52 games, 38.5% win rate); Rat Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Modern Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 349 games.
What is Jan Gombac's FIDE rating?
Jan Gombac is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,271 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Jan Gombac played?
Our database contains 712 games by Jan Gombac, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 291 wins, 195 draws, 226 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Gombac?
712 games by Jan Gombac 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.