Prepare against Ladislav Dobrovolsky
IM · Czechia · World #15,682 classical · FIDE ID 300250
When preparing against Ladislav Dobrovolsky, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 990 games by Ladislav Dobrovolsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Dobrovolsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Dobrovolsky 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 | 2,098 | 2,392 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,334 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 990 | 395 | 336 | 259 | 39.9% |
| As White | 505 | 244 | 160 | 101 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 485 | 151 | 176 | 158 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ladislav Dobrovolsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ladislav Dobrovolsky's side.
First moves as White (505 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 312 | 61.8% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 143 | 28.3% | 72.0% |
| c4 | 40 | 7.9% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 1.6% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Dobrovolsky usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Dobrovolsky usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dobrovolsky usually continues d4 (59.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 72.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Dobrovolsky usually continues g3 (78.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Dobrovolsky usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Dobrovolsky usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 48.5% | 50.9% |
| e5 | 96 | 40.2% | 50.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 4.2% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 2.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 76 | 51.4% | 42.8% |
| Nf6 | 49 | 33.1% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 4.7% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Ladislav Dobrovolsky's chess games
All 990 games by Ladislav Dobrovolsky 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: 395 wins, 336 draws, 259 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 63 | 35/20/8 | 55.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 48 | 24/12/12 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 12/9/7 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 48 | 24/9/15 | 50.0% |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 40 | 10/20/10 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 1/8/6 | 6.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,615 | Bundesliga 1992-93 | B02 |
| May 2001 | Pavel Blatny | 2,547 | ch-CZE | B01 |
| Jan 1993 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,535 | Bundesliga 1992-93 | D61 |
| Mar 2001 | Attila Czebe | 2,520 | chT-SVK 0001 | B01 |
| Jan 1993 | Viktor Bologan | 2,510 | Ostrava+ | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2012 | 81 | 57 | 2,369 |
| ch-CZE | 2014 | 30 | 17 | 2,401 |
| ch-SVK Seniors 65 | 2024 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-CSR | 1991 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,322 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2023 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,243 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2019 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,288 |
| Bardejov | 1996 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,419 |
| Ustron Open A | 2024 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Dobrovolsky's chess games?
990 games by Ladislav Dobrovolsky, 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 Ladislav Dobrovolsky has played.
What does Ladislav Dobrovolsky play on the first move as White?
Across 505 games with White in our database, Ladislav Dobrovolsky opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Dobrovolsky answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Dobrovolsky play as White?
As White, Ladislav Dobrovolsky's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (63 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 505 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Dobrovolsky play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Dobrovolsky most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 485 games.
What is Ladislav Dobrovolsky's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Dobrovolsky is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ladislav Dobrovolsky played?
Our database contains 990 games by Ladislav Dobrovolsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 395 wins, 336 draws, 259 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Dobrovolsky?
990 games by Ladislav Dobrovolsky 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.