Prepare against Petr Simek
FM · Czechia · World #3,688 classical · FIDE ID 319260
Our database contains 647 games by Petr Simek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petr Simek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Simek 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 | 2,312 | 2,395 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 647 | 223 | 265 | 159 | 34.5% |
| As White | 325 | 130 | 123 | 72 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 322 | 93 | 142 | 87 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Simek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Simek's side.
First moves as White (324 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 181 | 55.9% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 117 | 36.1% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 4.6% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Simek usually continues c4 (58.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Simek usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Simek usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Simek usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Simek usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Simek usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 68 | 46.6% | 45.6% |
| c5 | 67 | 45.9% | 50.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.4% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 95 | 81.2% | 54.7% |
| g6 | 14 | 12.0% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.0% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Petr Simek's chess games
All 647 games by Petr Simek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 223 wins, 265 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 75 | 26/29/20 | 34.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/11/1 | 29.4% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Leon Livaic | 2,576 | 33rd Pardubice Czech Open A | D37 |
| Mar 2025 | Volodymyr Vetoshko | 2,529 | Prague Int Open | A06 |
| Dec 2012 | Marek Vokac | 2,471 | chT1W-CZE 1213 | A17 |
| Jul 2022 | Milton Pantzar | 2,447 | 33rd Pardubice Czech Open A | D30 |
| Feb 2020 | Radoslaw Barski | 2,444 | Prague Open | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2026 | 36 | 23 | 2,238 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 27 | 14 | 2,283 |
| Prague Open | 2024 | 22 | 11 | 2,389 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 20 | 11 | 2,308 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 9 | 2,409 |
| chT1W-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,404 |
| chT2a-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Simek's chess games?
647 games by Petr Simek, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Simek has played.
What does Petr Simek play on the first move as White?
Across 324 games with White in our database, Petr Simek opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Simek answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Petr Simek play as White?
As White, Petr Simek's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (75 games, 34.7% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 325 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Simek play as Black?
As Black, Petr Simek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 322 games.
What is Petr Simek's FIDE rating?
Petr Simek is currently rated 2,312 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Petr Simek played?
Our database contains 647 games by Petr Simek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 223 wins, 265 draws, 159 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Simek?
647 games by Petr Simek 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.