Prepare against Jan Gonda
Slovakia · World #128,628 classical · FIDE ID 14910489
When preparing against Jan Gonda, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 116 games by Jan Gonda, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Gonda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Gonda 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 | 1,650 | 1,876 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,539 | 1,771 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,574 | 1,658 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 28 | 25 | 63 | 24.1% |
| As White | 56 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 60 | 14 | 11 | 35 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Gonda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Gonda's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 75.0% | 40.5% |
| d4 | 14 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Gonda usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gonda usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gonda usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Gonda usually continues Bf4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Gonda usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (21% of these games) — Gonda usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 88.6% | 29.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 93.8% | 36.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Jan Gonda's chess games
All 116 games by Jan Gonda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 28 wins, 25 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Igor Duben | 2,182 | Bratislava MMX Open | C01 |
| Jun 2005 | Peter Susko | 2,042 | Bratislava Doprastav Open | B63 |
| Apr 2004 | Stefan Lukac | 2,032 | Bratislava Open | D23 |
| Jul 2009 | Peter Povysil | 1,999 | Bratislava Doprastav Open | C01 |
| May 2004 | Jozef Just | 1,975 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2013 | 35 | 14 | 1,769 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2013 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,820 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,677 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,520 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 8 | 1 | 1,415 |
| Bratislava Open | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,823 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,867 |
| Kremnica Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Gonda's chess games?
116 games by Jan Gonda, from Jan 2006 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 Gonda has played.
What does Jan Gonda play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Jan Gonda opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Gonda answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jan Gonda play as White?
As White, Jan Gonda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Gonda play as Black?
As Black, Jan Gonda most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Jan Gonda's FIDE rating?
Jan Gonda is currently rated 1,650 in classical chess, 1,539 in rapid and 1,574 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Jan Gonda played?
Our database contains 116 games by Jan Gonda, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 25 draws, 63 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Gonda?
116 games by Jan Gonda 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.