Prepare against Petr Zvara
IM · Czechia · World #4,093 classical · FIDE ID 304000
Our database contains 784 games by Petr Zvara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Zvara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Zvara 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 | 2,300 | 2,440 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,323 | 2,425 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,310 | 2,419 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 784 | 350 | 191 | 242 | 44.6% |
| As White | 382 | 181 | 87 | 114 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 402 | 169 | 104 | 128 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Zvara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Zvara's side.
First moves as White (382 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 343 | 89.8% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 23 | 6.0% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 3.4% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zvara usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zvara usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zvara usually continues d4 (55.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Zvara usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Zvara usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Zvara usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 110 | 55.6% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 48 | 24.2% | 63.5% |
| c5 | 17 | 8.6% | 61.8% |
| c6 | 16 | 8.1% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 72.6% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 13 | 9.6% | 42.3% |
| f5 | 13 | 9.6% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Petr Zvara's chess games
All 784 games by Petr Zvara 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: 350 wins, 191 draws, 242 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 64 | 31/16/17 | 48.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 15/2/10 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 45 | 22/11/12 | 48.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 37 | 9/12/16 | 24.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 11/7/16 | 32.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 8/8/12 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,715 | chT-CZE 1112 | B54 |
| Dec 2009 | Viacheslav Dydyshko | 2,585 | chT-CZE 0910 | B94 |
| Oct 2001 | Pawel Blehm | 2,536 | chT-CZE 0102 | B67 |
| Mar 2002 | David Navara | 2,531 | chT-CZE 0102 | C78 |
| Jan 1995 | Ludger Keitlinghaus | 2,500 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Bohemians | 2000 | 54 | 22.5 | 2,259 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1998 | 16 | 9 | 2,396 |
| Pardubice KB Open | 1999 | 13 | 6 | 2,345 |
| Prague Bohemians B | 1990 | 12 | 1.5 | 2,024 |
| chT-CZE 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,335 |
| Olomouc Agentura 64 Cup IM-B | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,319 |
| chT-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,514 |
| chT-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,519 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Zvara's chess games?
784 games by Petr Zvara, 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 Petr Zvara has played.
What does Petr Zvara play on the first move as White?
Across 382 games with White in our database, Petr Zvara opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Zvara answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Petr Zvara play as White?
As White, Petr Zvara's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (64 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (24 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 382 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Zvara play as Black?
As Black, Petr Zvara most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (37 games, 24.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 402 games.
What is Petr Zvara's FIDE rating?
Petr Zvara is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess, 2,323 in rapid and 2,310 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Petr Zvara played?
Our database contains 784 games by Petr Zvara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 350 wins, 191 draws, 242 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Zvara?
784 games by Petr Zvara 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.