Prepare against Branislav Petrak
Slovakia · World #106,481 classical · FIDE ID 14928680
When preparing against Branislav Petrak, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 44 games by Branislav Petrak, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branislav Petrak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branislav Petrak 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 | 1,711 | 1,735 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,675 | 1,675 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 31.8% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branislav Petrak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branislav Petrak's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Petrak usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Petrak usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Petrak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Branislav Petrak's chess games
All 44 games by Branislav Petrak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C31 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Miroslav Gomola | 1,885 | ch-Zilina Region | C68 |
| Jan 2010 | Michal Gono | 1,860 | ch-Zilina Region | B28 |
| May 2012 | Radoslav Sustek | 1,630 | ch-Zilina Region | C50 |
| May 2011 | Jaroslav Piovar | 1,628 | ch-Zilina Region | B44 |
| Nov 2022 | Matej Cech | 1,346 | chT3B2-SVK 2223 | C31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Zilina Region | 2013 | 27 | 11 | 1,642 |
| ch-Zilina | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,379 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,461 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,265 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2223 | 2022 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,373 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| chT-SVK 3B2 1213 | 2012 | 1 | 1 | – |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,514 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branislav Petrak's chess games?
44 games by Branislav Petrak, from Jul 2012 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 Branislav Petrak has played.
What does Branislav Petrak play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Branislav Petrak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branislav Petrak answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Branislav Petrak play as White?
As White, Branislav Petrak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branislav Petrak play as Black?
As Black, Branislav Petrak most often plays: King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Branislav Petrak's FIDE rating?
Branislav Petrak is currently rated 1,711 in classical chess, 1,675 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,735 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Branislav Petrak played?
Our database contains 44 games by Branislav Petrak, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branislav Petrak?
44 games by Branislav Petrak 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.