Prepare against Jan Petr
Czechia · World #22,651 classical · FIDE ID 305154
When preparing against Jan Petr, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 364 games by Jan Petr, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Petr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Petr 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 | 2,035 | 2,247 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,099 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 364 | 111 | 129 | 124 | 30.5% |
| As White | 184 | 68 | 64 | 52 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 180 | 43 | 65 | 72 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Petr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Petr's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 71.2% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 32 | 17.4% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.9% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 2.7% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Petr usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Petr usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Petr usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Petr usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Petr usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Petr usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 75 | 88.2% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 10.6% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 49.2% | 27.6% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 49.2% | 34.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Jan Petr's chess games
All 364 games by Jan Petr in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 111 wins, 129 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/12/2 | 22.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 31 | 13/12/6 | 41.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Nikolai Pokazanjev | 2,443 | Pardubice Czech Open | A34 |
| Feb 2011 | Eduard Meduna | 2,426 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | B18 |
| Jan 2011 | Jan Suran | 2,371 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | B23 |
| Dec 2006 | Tomas Vojta | 2,331 | chT2c-CZE 0607 | C43 |
| Oct 2017 | Ivan Hausner | 2,323 | chT1W-CZE 1718 | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,241 |
| Pardubice Open A | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,195 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| chT2C-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,148 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,163 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,347 |
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,242 |
| chT2A-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Petr's chess games?
364 games by Jan Petr, from Apr 2003 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 Jan Petr has played.
What does Jan Petr play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Jan Petr opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Petr answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jan Petr play as White?
As White, Jan Petr's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Petr play as Black?
As Black, Jan Petr most often plays: Petrov's Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Jan Petr's FIDE rating?
Jan Petr is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Jan Petr played?
Our database contains 364 games by Jan Petr, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 129 draws, 124 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Petr?
364 games by Jan Petr 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.