Prepare against Milan Petras
CM · Czechia · World #24,054 classical · FIDE ID 306665
When preparing against Milan Petras, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 320 games by Milan Petras, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Milan Petras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan 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 | 2,025 | 2,151 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 2,064 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,010 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 320 | 120 | 106 | 94 | 37.5% |
| As White | 165 | 61 | 59 | 45 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 155 | 59 | 47 | 49 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Petras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Petras's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 69.1% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 24 | 14.5% | 54.2% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.5% | 61.1% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Petras usually continues c3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Petras usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Petras usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Petras usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Petras usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Petras usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 58 | 76.3% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 9.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 34.8% | 71.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 19.6% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 17.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 15.2% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
Milan Petras's chess games
All 320 games by Milan Petras 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: 120 wins, 106 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Milos Jirovsky | 2,448 | ch-CZE Blitz | C10 |
| Jan 2004 | Marian Kantorik | 2,379 | Prague Open 03rd | B02 |
| Jul 2019 | Marian Sabol | 2,266 | 30th Pardubice Czech Tintera Open | E68 |
| Jan 2016 | Ilya Chekletsov | 2,246 | 15th Prague Open A | E11 |
| Apr 2021 | Petr Kicmer | 2,187 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 52 | 26 | 1,924 |
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 25 | 13.5 | 1,993 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 1,920 |
| Olomouc Chess Summer 2026 | D2 - Seniors 65+ | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,128 |
| Prague Summer Holiday M1 | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,801 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,957 |
| Prague Golden 65+ Open 17th | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Petras's chess games?
320 games by Milan Petras, 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 Milan Petras has played.
What does Milan Petras play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Milan Petras opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Petras answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Milan Petras play as White?
As White, Milan Petras's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 88.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Petras play as Black?
As Black, Milan Petras most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Milan Petras's FIDE rating?
Milan Petras is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Milan Petras played?
Our database contains 320 games by Milan Petras, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 106 draws, 94 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Petras?
320 games by Milan 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.