Prepare against Lenka Ptacnikova
WGM · Iceland · World #17,286 classical · FIDE ID 305650
When preparing against Lenka Ptacnikova, expect 1.c4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as Black, 17.9% over 67 games.
Our database contains 1,835 games by Lenka Ptacnikova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lenka Ptacnikova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lenka Ptacnikova 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 | 2,082 | 2,317 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,288 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,237 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,835 | 648 | 451 | 736 | 35.3% |
| As White | 916 | 363 | 231 | 322 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 919 | 285 | 220 | 414 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lenka Ptacnikova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lenka Ptacnikova's side.
First moves as White (916 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 367 | 40.1% | 47.3% |
| e4 | 345 | 37.7% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 119 | 13.0% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 70 | 7.6% | 55.7% |
| g4 | 9 | 1.0% | 77.8% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Ptacnikova usually continues g3 (48.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ptacnikova usually continues g3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ptacnikova usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Ptacnikova usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ptacnikova usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ptacnikova usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (463 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 352 | 76.0% | 41.5% |
| d5 | 39 | 8.4% | 47.4% |
| d6 | 26 | 5.6% | 48.1% |
| g6 | 19 | 4.1% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 18 | 3.9% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.1% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 279 | 90.0% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 18 | 5.8% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.3% | 87.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Lenka Ptacnikova's chess games
All 1,835 games by Lenka Ptacnikova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 648 wins, 451 draws, 736 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 140 | 56/25/59 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 93 | 35/16/42 | 37.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 68 | 34/13/21 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 61 | 16/18/27 | 26.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 57 | 21/18/18 | 36.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 45 | 18/17/10 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 42 | 15/11/16 | 35.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 37 | 10/10/17 | 27.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 33 | 14/10/9 | 42.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 122 | 34/29/59 | 27.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 67 | 12/16/39 | 17.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 59 | 13/16/30 | 22.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 55 | 17/10/28 | 30.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 39 | 12/16/11 | 30.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 39 | 11/7/21 | 28.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 34 | 11/10/13 | 32.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 16/5/13 | 47.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 32 | 7/8/17 | 21.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 29 | 9/9/11 | 31.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Xiangzhi Bu | 2,675 | ISL-CHN Match | D02 |
| May 2015 | Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson | 2,561 | ch-ISL | C44 |
| May 2015 | Henrik Danielsen | 2,520 | ch-ISL | C41 |
| Oct 2002 | Jan Votava | 2,518 | 1st Selfoss Milk Challengers | B31 |
| Jan 2022 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 345 | 115.5 | 2,041 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 135 | 71.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-CZE w | 2001 | 54 | 37.5 | 2,283 |
| ch-ISL | 2024 | 52 | 14.5 | 2,227 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2020 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,094 |
| Olomouc Inline Czechia Cup | 2006 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,218 |
| ch-Nordic w | 2007 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,356 |
| ch-ISL w | 2021 | 17 | 15 | 2,111 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hannes Stefansson (12 games) · Bragi Thorfinnsson (12 games) · Gudmundur Kjartansson (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lenka Ptacnikova's chess games?
1,835 games by Lenka Ptacnikova, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Lenka Ptacnikova has played.
What does Lenka Ptacnikova play on the first move as White?
Across 916 games with White in our database, Lenka Ptacnikova opens with 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lenka Ptacnikova answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Lenka Ptacnikova play as White?
As White, Lenka Ptacnikova's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (140 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (93 games, 37.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (68 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 916 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lenka Ptacnikova play as Black?
As Black, Lenka Ptacnikova most often plays: Sicilian (122 games, 27.9% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (67 games, 17.9% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 22.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 919 games.
What is Lenka Ptacnikova's FIDE rating?
Lenka Ptacnikova is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Lenka Ptacnikova played?
Our database contains 1,835 games by Lenka Ptacnikova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 648 wins, 451 draws, 736 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lenka Ptacnikova?
1,835 games by Lenka Ptacnikova 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.