Prepare against Martin Hollan
FM · Czechia · World #3,890 classical · FIDE ID 360937
When preparing against Martin Hollan, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 782 games by Martin Hollan, covering May 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin Hollan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Hollan 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 | 2,306 | 2,423 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,289 | 2,313 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,345 | 2,468 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 782 | 299 | 234 | 249 | 38.2% |
| As White | 394 | 172 | 116 | 106 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 388 | 127 | 118 | 143 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Hollan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Hollan's side.
First moves as White (394 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 188 | 47.7% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 110 | 27.9% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 57 | 14.5% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 5.8% | 63.0% |
| b3 | 9 | 2.3% | 88.9% |
| b4 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Hollan usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hollan usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hollan usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Hollan usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Hollan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Hollan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 113 | 61.1% | 45.6% |
| e5 | 59 | 31.9% | 48.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.9% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 126 | 86.3% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Martin Hollan's chess games
All 782 games by Martin Hollan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Sep 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: 299 wins, 234 draws, 249 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 35 | 13/7/15 | 37.1% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 39 | 10/13/16 | 25.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 8/7/14 | 27.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 1/7/9 | 5.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Jiri Stocek | 2,576 | ch-CZE Blitz | E61 |
| Apr 2021 | Stepan Zilka | 2,573 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B52 |
| Aug 2021 | Gergely Aczel | 2,569 | Skalica Open | B90 |
| Nov 2024 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,566 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2024-25 | B31 |
| Oct 2021 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,562 | chT-CZE 2122 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 81 | 43.5 | 2,331 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2019 | 22 | 17 | 2,435 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 2,305 |
| chT-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,507 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 10 | 2,545 |
| ch-CZE Blitz | 2019 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,338 |
| chT2A-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Hollan's chess games?
782 games by Martin Hollan, from May 2011 to Sep 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 Hollan has played.
What does Martin Hollan play on the first move as White?
Across 394 games with White in our database, Martin Hollan opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Hollan answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Martin Hollan play as White?
As White, Martin Hollan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 394 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Hollan play as Black?
As Black, Martin Hollan most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 25.6% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 388 games.
What is Martin Hollan's FIDE rating?
Martin Hollan is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,289 in rapid and 2,345 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Martin Hollan played?
Our database contains 782 games by Martin Hollan, covering May 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 299 wins, 234 draws, 249 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Hollan?
782 games by Martin Hollan 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.