Prepare against Jan Obratil
Czechia · World #124,179 classical · FIDE ID 363383
When preparing against Jan Obratil, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Jan Obratil, covering Oct 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Obratil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Obratil 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 | 1,662 | 1,662 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,793 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 36.4% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Obratil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Obratil's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 95.8% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 45.7% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Obratil usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Obratil usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Obratil usually continues dxc5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Obratil usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 46.7% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Jan Obratil's chess games
All 44 games by Jan Obratil in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2024 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Pavel Petek | 1,895 | Plzen Open B U18 | A52 |
| Jan 1997 | Tomas Baloun | 1,750 | Plzen KB Open B U18 | C54 |
| Jan 1998 | F. Kolar | 1,630 | Plzen Open B U18 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Czech Fed U16 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Schneider Bohemia Open B | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Plzen Open B U18 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,878 |
| Plzen KB Open B U18 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,598 |
| ch-CZE reg | 1997 | 8 | 2 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Obratil's chess games?
44 games by Jan Obratil, from Oct 2024 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 Obratil has played.
What does Jan Obratil play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jan Obratil opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Obratil answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Obratil play as White?
As White, Jan Obratil's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Obratil play as Black?
As Black, Jan Obratil most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jan Obratil's FIDE rating?
Jan Obratil is currently rated 1,662 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,662 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jan Obratil played?
Our database contains 44 games by Jan Obratil, covering Oct 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Obratil?
44 games by Jan Obratil 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.