Prepare against Nikolaj Petrov
Czechia · World #89,816 classical · FIDE ID 358290
When preparing against Nikolaj Petrov, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%).
Our database contains 155 games by Nikolaj Petrov, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaj Petrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaj Petrov 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 | 1,759 | 1,942 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,800 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,832 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 58 | 21 | 76 | 37.4% |
| As White | 78 | 31 | 11 | 36 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 77 | 27 | 10 | 40 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaj Petrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaj Petrov's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 41 | 52.6% | 42.7% |
| e4 | 17 | 21.8% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 16.7% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c4 (26.9% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Petrov usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 30.8% | 79.2% |
| c5 | 11 | 28.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 23.1% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 48.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Nikolaj Petrov's chess games
All 155 games by Nikolaj Petrov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 58 wins, 21 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Ondrej Nytra | 2,150 | 3rd Bohumin Open | B06 |
| Jul 2016 | Stanislav Kolar | 2,100 | Karvina Open | B50 |
| May 2018 | Stanislaw Drozniak | 2,075 | 1st Bohumin Open | B06 |
| Jul 2010 | Karel Gil | 1,975 | Karvina Open | B57 |
| Jan 2023 | Jan Ramik | 1,958 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2017 | 54 | 24 | 1,792 |
| 12th Orlova Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,736 |
| 13th Orlova Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,784 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
| 14th Havirov Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,783 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,591 |
| 14th Orlova Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,618 |
| 10th Orlova Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaj Petrov's chess games?
155 games by Nikolaj Petrov, from Jul 2010 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 Nikolaj Petrov has played.
What does Nikolaj Petrov play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Nikolaj Petrov opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaj Petrov answers 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Nikolaj Petrov play as White?
As White, Nikolaj Petrov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaj Petrov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaj Petrov most often plays: Alekhine Defense (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Nikolaj Petrov's FIDE rating?
Nikolaj Petrov is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Nikolaj Petrov played?
Our database contains 155 games by Nikolaj Petrov, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 21 draws, 76 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaj Petrov?
155 games by Nikolaj Petrov 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.