Prepare against Karol Petras
Slovakia · World #68,989 classical · FIDE ID 14908778
When preparing against Karol Petras, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 94 games by Karol Petras, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karol Petras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karol Petras 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 | 1,825 | 1,977 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,899 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 28 | 19 | 47 | 29.8% |
| As White | 45 | 14 | 5 | 26 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 49 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karol Petras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karol Petras's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 91.1% | 37.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 37.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Petras usually continues c4 (30.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Petras usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Petras usually continues g4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Petras usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Petras usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 61.5% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 9 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Karol Petras's chess games
All 94 games by Karol Petras in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 28 wins, 19 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Jan Brestak | 2,207 | Nove Zamky Open | C11 |
| Jan 2003 | Roman Torvenyi | 2,044 | chT3B-SVK 0203 | D15 |
| Dec 2006 | Ladislav Juhasz | 2,036 | chT2B-SVK 0607 | D38 |
| Mar 2008 | Frantisek Boldis | 2,035 | chT2B-SVK 0708 | D56 |
| Apr 2019 | Matej Batora | 2,035 | chT2B-SVK 1819 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,017 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 1,764 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,736 |
| chT2B-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,925 |
| chT2B-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,948 |
| chT2B-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,647 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,930 |
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karol Petras's chess games?
94 games by Karol Petras, from Jul 2004 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 Karol Petras has played.
What does Karol Petras play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Karol Petras opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karol Petras answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Karol Petras play as White?
As White, Karol Petras's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karol Petras play as Black?
As Black, Karol Petras most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Karol Petras's FIDE rating?
Karol Petras is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Karol Petras played?
Our database contains 94 games by Karol Petras, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 19 draws, 47 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karol Petras?
94 games by Karol Petras 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.