Prepare against Adrian Petrus
CM · HRV · World #8,100 classical · FIDE ID 14573652
When preparing against Adrian Petrus, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Adrian Petrus, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Petrus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Petrus 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 | 2,204 | 2,220 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,164 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,188 | 2,312 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 85 | 25 | 93 | 41.9% |
| As White | 100 | 44 | 13 | 43 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 103 | 41 | 12 | 50 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Petrus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Petrus's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 87.0% | 52.3% |
| b3 | 12 | 12.0% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Petrus usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Petrus usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Petrus usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 12% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Petrus usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Petrus usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Petrus usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 36.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 14.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 61.8% | 47.6% |
| f5 | 9 | 26.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
Adrian Petrus's chess games
All 203 games by Adrian Petrus in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 85 wins, 25 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 17 | 2/3/12 | 11.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Miloje Ratkovic | 2,489 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Apr 2026 | Yurii N. Khodko | 2,416 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O18 | C77 |
| Jul 2026 | Jval Saurin Patel | 2,396 | 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | B06 |
| Jun 2025 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,396 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Amir Zouaghi | 2,374 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 52 | 20.5 | 2,141 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2024 | 15 | 11 | 1,896 |
| ch-CRO U11 | 2020 | 14 | 8 | 1,533 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2022 | 13 | 8 | 1,583 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,154 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,181 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Petrus's chess games?
203 games by Adrian Petrus, from Oct 2018 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 Adrian Petrus has played.
What does Adrian Petrus play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Adrian Petrus opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Petrus answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Adrian Petrus play as White?
As White, Adrian Petrus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Petrus play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Petrus most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Adrian Petrus's FIDE rating?
Adrian Petrus is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,188 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Adrian Petrus played?
Our database contains 203 games by Adrian Petrus, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 25 draws, 93 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Petrus?
203 games by Adrian Petrus 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.