Prepare against Martin Petr
GM · Czechia · World #850 classical · FIDE ID 318299
Our database contains 1,071 games by Martin Petr, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Petr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Petr 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 | 2,467 | 2,542 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,462 | 2,560 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,390 | 2,508 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,071 | 431 | 435 | 205 | 40.2% |
| As White | 524 | 234 | 206 | 84 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 547 | 197 | 229 | 121 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Petr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Petr's side.
First moves as White (524 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 369 | 70.4% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 102 | 19.5% | 65.7% |
| d4 | 41 | 7.8% | 63.4% |
| c4 | 10 | 1.9% | 65.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Petr usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Petr usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Petr usually continues d4 (70.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Petr usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Petr usually continues g3 (76.8% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Petr usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 145 | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| c5 | 74 | 31.2% | 57.4% |
| d5 | 15 | 6.3% | 76.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 113 | 54.1% | 59.3% |
| d5 | 66 | 31.6% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 29 | 13.9% | 56.9% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Martin Petr's chess games
All 1,071 games by Martin Petr 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: 431 wins, 435 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 78 | 36/25/17 | 46.2% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 50 | 20/23/7 | 40.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 11/11/5 | 40.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 13/10/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 9/14/1 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 12/5/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 54 | 17/24/13 | 31.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 51 | 21/18/12 | 41.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 48 | 20/21/7 | 41.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 36 | 9/17/10 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/10/7 | 34.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 1/14/3 | 5.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,666 | 50th Prague Konopka Blitz | B84 |
| Oct 2011 | Alexander Graf | 2,628 | BL2-Ost 1112 | C45 |
| Feb 2013 | Alexei Fedorov | 2,590 | chT-CZE 1213 | B43 |
| Dec 2019 | Peter Michalik | 2,585 | ch-CZE Blitz | B21 |
| Oct 2016 | Gabor Papp | 2,583 | BL2-Ost 1617 | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2023 | 45 | 24 | 2,502 |
| Prague Open | 2022 | 23 | 16 | 2,508 |
| Cartak IM | 2005 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,312 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2015 | 19 | 14.5 | 2,457 |
| chT-CZE rap | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-CZE Blitz | 2019 | 18 | 7 | 2,380 |
| chT-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 13 | 6 | 2,435 |
| Olomouc Ave Kontakt Cup | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,408 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vojtech Plat (14 games) · Jiri Stocek (12 games) · Lukas Cernousek (11 games) · Pavel Simacek (10 games) · Milos Jirovsky (10 games) · Richard Jr. Biolek (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Petr's chess games?
1,071 games by Martin Petr, 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 Martin Petr has played.
What does Martin Petr play on the first move as White?
Across 524 games with White in our database, Martin Petr opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Petr answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Martin Petr play as White?
As White, Martin Petr's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (78 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (50 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Gambit (28 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 524 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Petr play as Black?
As Black, Martin Petr most often plays: Indian Defense (54 games, 31.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (51 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (48 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 547 games.
What is Martin Petr's FIDE rating?
Martin Petr is currently rated 2,467 in classical chess, 2,462 in rapid and 2,390 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,542 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Martin Petr played?
Our database contains 1,071 games by Martin Petr, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 431 wins, 435 draws, 205 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Petr?
1,071 games by Martin Petr 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.