Prepare against Jan Sobotka
Poland · World #141,102 classical · FIDE ID 21803927
When preparing against Jan Sobotka, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 77 games by Jan Sobotka, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Sobotka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Sobotka 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 | 1,617 | 1,753 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,712 | 1,755 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 19 | 21 | 37 | 24.7% |
| As White | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Sobotka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Sobotka's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 71.4% | 38.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 28.6% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 38.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Sobotka usually continues c4 (34.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Sobotka usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Sobotka usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Sobotka usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Sobotka usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Sobotka usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 81.8% | 22.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Jan Sobotka's chess games
All 77 games by Jan Sobotka in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 19 wins, 21 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Petr Marusenko | 2,124 | 55th Rubinstein Memorial B | B17 |
| Oct 2014 | Jakub Pajak | 1,749 | 145th Warsaw YMCA Autumn-C | D40 |
| Feb 2014 | Antoni Wrabel | 1,712 | 137th Warsaw YMCA Winter D | C07 |
| Apr 2015 | Kamil Blank | 1,646 | 153rd Warsaw YMCA Spring | A85 |
| Mar 2014 | Ryszard Duda | 1,641 | 137th Warsaw YMCA Winter D | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145th Warsaw YMCA Autumn-C | 2014 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,535 |
| 141st Warsaw YMCA Spring D | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,449 |
| 137th Warsaw YMCA Winter D | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 1,714 |
| 153rd Warsaw YMCA Spring | 2015 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,437 |
| 66th ch-Warsaw Open B | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,556 |
| 128th Warsaw YMCA Autumn-D | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,521 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,522 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Seniorów 2026 - grupa 65+ | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Sobotka's chess games?
77 games by Jan Sobotka, from Jan 2013 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 Sobotka has played.
What does Jan Sobotka play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Jan Sobotka opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Sobotka answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jan Sobotka play as White?
As White, Jan Sobotka's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Sobotka play as Black?
As Black, Jan Sobotka most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Jan Sobotka's FIDE rating?
Jan Sobotka is currently rated 1,617 in classical chess, 1,712 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,753 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Jan Sobotka played?
Our database contains 77 games by Jan Sobotka, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 21 draws, 37 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Sobotka?
77 games by Jan Sobotka 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.