Prepare against Jole Petrov
IM · HRV · World #2,994 classical · FIDE ID 14502275
Our database contains 450 games by Jole Petrov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jole Petrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jole Petrov 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 | 2,339 | 2,436 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,414 | 2,419 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,368 | 2,416 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 450 | 141 | 193 | 116 | 31.3% |
| As White | 234 | 90 | 93 | 51 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 216 | 51 | 100 | 65 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jole Petrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jole Petrov's side.
First moves as White (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 143 | 61.1% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 64 | 27.4% | 53.9% |
| c4 | 18 | 7.7% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c4 (72.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Petrov usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c4 (40.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 46 | 45.5% | 51.1% |
| d6 | 16 | 15.8% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 15.8% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 7.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.9% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 62 | 95.4% | 37.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
Jole Petrov's chess games
All 450 games by Jole Petrov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 141 wins, 193 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 50 | 25/15/10 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 29 | 13/14/2 | 44.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 10/8/1 | 52.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 29 | 3/14/12 | 10.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 18 | 3/11/4 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 1/6/8 | 6.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Robert Markus | 2,567 | 16th chT-CRO | E04 |
| Sep 2018 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,558 | 27th chT-CRO 1A | E60 |
| May 2008 | Goran Dizdar | 2,548 | 17th CRO Cup | A12 |
| Oct 2005 | Robert Zelcic | 2,533 | chT-CRO | E14 |
| Jan 1998 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,515 | 3rd Nova Gorica Open | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 59 | 29 | 2,426 |
| CRO Cup | 2024 | 54 | 29.5 | 2,395 |
| CRO-Cup | 2000 | 27 | 13 | 2,373 |
| Wch U20 | 1995 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,395 |
| chT2-CRO | 2000 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,533 |
| Zadar Open | 1998 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,386 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 2,343 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jole Petrov's chess games?
450 games by Jole Petrov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Jole Petrov has played.
What does Jole Petrov play on the first move as White?
Across 234 games with White in our database, Jole Petrov opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jole Petrov answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jole Petrov play as White?
As White, Jole Petrov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (50 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (24 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 234 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jole Petrov play as Black?
As Black, Jole Petrov most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 10.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Jole Petrov's FIDE rating?
Jole Petrov is currently rated 2,339 in classical chess, 2,414 in rapid and 2,368 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,436 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Jole Petrov played?
Our database contains 450 games by Jole Petrov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 193 draws, 116 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jole Petrov?
450 games by Jole Petrov 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.