Prepare against Iva Petirova
Czechia · World #68,743 classical · FIDE ID 23741961
When preparing against Iva Petirova, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 76 games by Iva Petirova, covering Jul 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Iva Petirova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iva Petirova 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 | 1,826 | 1,846 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,822 | 1,830 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,798 | 1,815 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 20 | 14 | 42 | 26.3% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 3 | 22 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iva Petirova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iva Petirova's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 97.2% | 34.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 34.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Petirova usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Petirova usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Petirova usually continues Qe2 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Petirova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 48.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 32.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Iva Petirova's chess games
All 76 games by Iva Petirova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 20 wins, 14 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Eliska Richtrova | 2,186 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B06 |
| Feb 2023 | Pavel Semerak | 2,016 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | A03 |
| Apr 2021 | David Novotny | 1,985 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B20 |
| Apr 2023 | Vojtech Humlicek | 1,900 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | B56 |
| Apr 2021 | Libor Titera | 1,857 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,950 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,348 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,844 |
| ch-CZE U18 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,632 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,743 |
| ch-CZE U20 Girls | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,592 |
| ch-CZE U18/20 Girls | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,647 |
| 32nd Pardubice Czech Open C | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,431 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iva Petirova's chess games?
76 games by Iva Petirova, from Jul 2021 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 Iva Petirova has played.
What does Iva Petirova play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Iva Petirova opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iva Petirova answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Iva Petirova play as White?
As White, Iva Petirova's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iva Petirova play as Black?
As Black, Iva Petirova most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Iva Petirova's FIDE rating?
Iva Petirova is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess, 1,822 in rapid and 1,798 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Iva Petirova played?
Our database contains 76 games by Iva Petirova, covering Jul 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 14 draws, 42 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iva Petirova?
76 games by Iva Petirova 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.