Prepare against Jan Petran
Czechia · World #39,542 classical · FIDE ID 316016
Our database contains 38 games by Jan Petran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Petran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Petran 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 | 1,937 | 2,142 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 31.6% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Petran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Petran's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Petran usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Petran usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Petran usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Petran usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Petran usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Petran usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Jan Petran's chess games
All 38 games by Jan Petran 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1991 | Michal Styblo | 2,310 | chT-CSR 9091 | C31 |
| Jan 2001 | Josef Novacek | 2,240 | chT2b-CZE 0001 | D11 |
| Jan 2001 | Petr Pokorny | 2,215 | chT2b-CZE 0001 | D31 |
| Jan 1999 | Bohuslav Vyhnalek | 2,145 | chT2-CZE | C29 |
| Jan 2001 | Tomas Vagner | 2,140 | chT2b-CZE 0001 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CSR U18 | 1979 | 11 | 3.5 | – |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,878 |
| chT2b-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 6 | 5 | 2,396 |
| chT-CSR 9091 | 1991 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,258 |
| chTV-CZE | 1998 | 5 | 2 | 2,126 |
| chT-Liberec Region 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,862 |
| chT2-CZE | 1999 | 1 | 1 | 2,545 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Petran's chess games?
38 games by Jan Petran, 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 Petran has played.
What does Jan Petran play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jan Petran opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Petran answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jan Petran play as White?
As White, Jan Petran's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Petran play as Black?
As Black, Jan Petran most often plays: Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Jan Petran's FIDE rating?
Jan Petran is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Jan Petran played?
Our database contains 38 games by Jan Petran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Petran?
38 games by Jan Petran 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.