Prepare against Matus Petrik
Belgium · World #54,318 classical · FIDE ID 266400
Our database contains 96 games by Matus Petrik, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matus Petrik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matus Petrik 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 | 1,876 | 1,922 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,816 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,786 | 1,821 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 30 | 17 | 49 | 31.3% |
| As White | 47 | 18 | 7 | 22 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 10 | 27 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matus Petrik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matus Petrik's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 59.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 31.9% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Petrik usually continues c3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Petrik usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Petrik usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Petrik usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Petrik usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Petrik usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 39.3% | 27.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 35.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Matus Petrik's chess games
All 96 games by Matus Petrik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 30 wins, 17 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Gyula Meszaros | 2,305 | chT-SVK 9899 | A46 |
| Sep 2024 | Tomas Liptak | 2,155 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | A27 |
| Jun 2023 | Jos Sutmuller | 2,122 | Helmond Rapid Open | C16 |
| Sep 2024 | Richard Galla | 2,052 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | D11 |
| Oct 2024 | Oliver Hallmann | 2,033 | Marburger Schachtage 2024 | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modra Slovakia Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,855 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 1992 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,707 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,132 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2000 | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,685 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1992 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| Liptovsky Jan Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,474 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matus Petrik's chess games?
96 games by Matus Petrik, from Apr 2022 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 Matus Petrik has played.
What does Matus Petrik play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Matus Petrik opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matus Petrik answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Matus Petrik play as White?
As White, Matus Petrik's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matus Petrik play as Black?
As Black, Matus Petrik most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Matus Petrik's FIDE rating?
Matus Petrik is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid and 1,786 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Matus Petrik played?
Our database contains 96 games by Matus Petrik, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 17 draws, 49 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matus Petrik?
96 games by Matus Petrik 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.