Prepare against Jan Petrovsky
Slovakia · World #56,355 classical · FIDE ID 14922479
Our database contains 56 games by Jan Petrovsky, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Petrovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Petrovsky 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 | 1,869 | 1,995 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,903 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,950 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 19 | 11 | 26 | 33.9% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Petrovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Petrovsky's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Petrovsky usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Petrovsky usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Petrovsky usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Petrovsky usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Petrovsky usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Jan Petrovsky's chess games
All 56 games by Jan Petrovsky in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Vaclav Contos | 2,170 | Tatry Open | D35 |
| Jun 2023 | Stefan Doci | 2,088 | ch-SVK Amateurs | C92 |
| Dec 2014 | Rudolf Toma | 2,030 | chT-SVK 2C 1415 | A91 |
| Nov 2014 | Vladimir Sustek | 1,999 | chT-SVK 2C 1415 | C43 |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Klein | 1,982 | chT-SVK 2C 1415 | D51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 2C 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,824 |
| chT2C-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,798 |
| chT2C-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,785 |
| Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,651 |
| chT1E-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,770 |
| Kosice Kotan Memorial | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,984 |
| Tatry Open | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Petrovsky's chess games?
56 games by Jan Petrovsky, from May 2014 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 Petrovsky has played.
What does Jan Petrovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jan Petrovsky opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Petrovsky answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Jan Petrovsky play as White?
As White, Jan Petrovsky's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Petrovsky play as Black?
As Black, Jan Petrovsky most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Jan Petrovsky's FIDE rating?
Jan Petrovsky is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Jan Petrovsky played?
Our database contains 56 games by Jan Petrovsky, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Petrovsky?
56 games by Jan Petrovsky 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.