Prepare against Milan Holub
Czechia · World #37,770 classical · FIDE ID 312193
Our database contains 107 games by Milan Holub, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Holub's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Holub 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 | 1,945 | 2,115 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 33 | 46 | 28 | 30.8% |
| As White | 54 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 53 | 15 | 27 | 11 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Holub's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Holub's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 42 | 77.8% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 20.4% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 78% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Holub usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Holub usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Holub usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Holub usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Holub usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Holub usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Milan Holub's chess games
All 107 games by Milan Holub in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 33 wins, 46 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A81 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Pavel Postupa | 2,230 | chTV-CZE 9900 | B04 |
| Jan 1998 | Jaroslav Satransky | 2,215 | Jirasek Memorial Open | D02 |
| Nov 2006 | Jan Soural | 2,186 | chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | D00 |
| Jan 1998 | Antonin Friml | 2,155 | Jirasek Memorial Open | D02 |
| Feb 2005 | Karel Chalus | 2,135 | chT-CZE 2A 0405 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,970 |
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| chT1b-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,005 |
| chT2a-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Jirasek Memorial Open | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,138 |
| chTV-CZE 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,386 |
| chT-CZE 2A 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 1,995 |
| chTJ-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Holub's chess games?
107 games by Milan Holub, from Apr 2005 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 Milan Holub has played.
What does Milan Holub play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Milan Holub opens with 1.Nf3 (78% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Holub answers 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Milan Holub play as White?
As White, Milan Holub's most-played openings in our database are: London System (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Holub play as Black?
As Black, Milan Holub most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Milan Holub's FIDE rating?
Milan Holub is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Milan Holub played?
Our database contains 107 games by Milan Holub, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 46 draws, 28 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Holub?
107 games by Milan Holub 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.