Prepare against Martin Dobrotka
Slovakia · World #8,286 classical · FIDE ID 14900645
When preparing against Martin Dobrotka, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 795 games by Martin Dobrotka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Dobrotka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Dobrotka 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 | 2,200 | 2,288 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,254 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,183 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 795 | 237 | 324 | 234 | 29.8% |
| As White | 383 | 115 | 158 | 110 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 412 | 122 | 166 | 124 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Dobrotka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Dobrotka's side.
First moves as White (383 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 282 | 73.6% | 50.2% |
| Nf3 | 71 | 18.5% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 22 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 1.8% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 50.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Dobrotka usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Dobrotka usually continues c4 (54.1% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Dobrotka usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Dobrotka usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Dobrotka usually continues d4 (85.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Dobrotka usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 118 | 55.1% | 44.1% |
| c5 | 75 | 35.0% | 55.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 6 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 54.8% | 54.0% |
| d6 | 44 | 38.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Martin Dobrotka's chess games
All 795 games by Martin Dobrotka 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: 237 wins, 324 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | Indian Defense | 71 | 24/25/22 | 33.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 37 | 7/22/8 | 18.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 27 | 6/11/10 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 24 | 5/10/9 | 20.8% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 5/13/5 | 21.7% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 13/8/1 | 59.1% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 52 | 21/20/11 | 40.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 46 | 11/21/14 | 23.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 45 | 13/20/12 | 28.9% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 31 | 4/16/11 | 12.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 31 | 11/11/9 | 35.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 1/10/6 | 5.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Peter Petran | 2,440 | Bojnice | B06 |
| Sep 1997 | Ladislav Salai | 2,435 | 28th Banicky Kahanec | A41 |
| Jan 2007 | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | 2,426 | chT-SVK 0607 | A05 |
| Jan 1996 | Sergei Krivoshey | 2,425 | Banicky Kahanec | A42 |
| Jan 1998 | Yuri Boidman | 2,410 | 29th Banicky Kahanec | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2014 | 44 | 26.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2011 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-SVK | 1998 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,279 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2022 | 18 | 11 | 2,093 |
| Bojnice | 1994 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,334 |
| Sala Open | 1995 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,261 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1993 | 15 | 9 | 2,404 |
| chT-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 13 | 5 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Dobrotka's chess games?
795 games by Martin Dobrotka, 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 Martin Dobrotka has played.
What does Martin Dobrotka play on the first move as White?
Across 383 games with White in our database, Martin Dobrotka opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Dobrotka answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Martin Dobrotka play as White?
As White, Martin Dobrotka's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (71 games, 33.8% win rate); Slav Defense (37 games, 18.9% win rate); English Opening (27 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 383 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Dobrotka play as Black?
As Black, Martin Dobrotka most often plays: Indian Defense (52 games, 40.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (46 games, 23.9% win rate); Sicilian (45 games, 28.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 412 games.
What is Martin Dobrotka's FIDE rating?
Martin Dobrotka is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Martin Dobrotka played?
Our database contains 795 games by Martin Dobrotka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 237 wins, 324 draws, 234 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Dobrotka?
795 games by Martin Dobrotka 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.