Prepare against Jan Holub
Czechia · World #50,917 classical · FIDE ID 318841
Our database contains 34 games by Jan Holub, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Holub's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Holub 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 | 1,889 | 2,124 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,787 | 2,115 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 41.2% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Holub's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Holub's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Holub usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Holub usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Holub usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Jan Holub's chess games
All 34 games by Jan Holub 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Hans Karl | 2,218 | 10th Liechtenstein Open Seniors | A44 |
| Mar 2007 | Alexej Simecek | 2,165 | chT2a-CZE 0607 | B19 |
| Feb 2007 | Karel Simandl | 2,052 | chT2a-CZE 0607 | C88 |
| Aug 2012 | Jaroslav Hajek | 1,918 | Rychnov Seniors Open | B44 |
| Dec 2010 | Guenther Seyffer | 1,900 | 13th Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,021 |
| Rychnov Seniors Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
| 10th Liechtenstein Open Seniors | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,935 |
| Tabor Open | 2005 | 5 | 0 | 1,311 |
| chT2a-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,160 |
| 1st Prague Autumn Open | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,839 |
| 6th Prague Mencik Memorial | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Holub's chess games?
34 games by Jan Holub, 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 Holub has played.
What does Jan Holub play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jan Holub opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Holub answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Holub play as White?
As White, Jan Holub's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Holub play as Black?
As Black, Jan Holub most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Jan Holub's FIDE rating?
Jan Holub is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,787 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Jan Holub played?
Our database contains 34 games by Jan Holub, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Holub?
34 games by Jan Holub 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.