Prepare against Peter Bombek
FM · Slovakia · World #14,586 classical · FIDE ID 14902230
When preparing against Peter Bombek, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,183 games by Peter Bombek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Bombek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Bombek 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 | 2,110 | 2,266 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,261 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,172 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,183 | 384 | 508 | 291 | 32.5% |
| As White | 606 | 212 | 272 | 122 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 577 | 172 | 236 | 169 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Bombek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Bombek's side.
First moves as White (606 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 397 | 65.5% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 147 | 24.3% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 9.2% | 61.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Bombek usually continues Bg5 (57.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bombek usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Bombek usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bombek usually continues c3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bombek usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bombek usually continues d4 (39.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 125 | 46.5% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 90 | 33.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 32 | 11.9% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 3.3% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 2.2% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 155 | 86.1% | 46.1% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 7.2% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 11 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Peter Bombek's chess games
All 1,183 games by Peter Bombek 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: 384 wins, 508 draws, 291 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 102 | 36/44/22 | 35.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 92 | 34/45/13 | 37.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 60 | 22/26/12 | 36.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 43 | 17/17/9 | 39.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 13/12/7 | 40.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 7/13/11 | 22.6% |
| D05 | Colle System | 21 | 6/12/3 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 18 | 2/14/2 | 11.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 83 | 28/26/29 | 33.7% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 9/17/9 | 25.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 33 | 13/12/8 | 39.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 32 | 7/17/8 | 21.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 5/17/9 | 16.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 30 | 5/17/8 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 13/10/4 | 48.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 2/7/10 | 10.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,419 | chT-SVK 2223 | B22 |
| Jun 2021 | Stefan Mazur | 2,416 | ch-SVK Rapid | C50 |
| Jan 1995 | Martin Mrva | 2,400 | ch-SVK | B11 |
| Jun 1998 | Jan Banas | 2,395 | ch-SVK | A45 |
| Mar 2005 | Jozef Franzen | 2,390 | chT-SVK 0405 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2013 | 54 | 32.5 | 2,228 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2018 | 43 | 25 | 2,218 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 29 | 18 | 2,319 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,227 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,317 |
| Piestany Open | 2012 | 14 | 9 | 2,252 |
| Piestany Pressburg Open | 2009 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Bombek's chess games?
1,183 games by Peter Bombek, 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 Peter Bombek has played.
What does Peter Bombek play on the first move as White?
Across 606 games with White in our database, Peter Bombek opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Bombek answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Peter Bombek play as White?
As White, Peter Bombek's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (102 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (92 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (60 games, 36.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 606 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Bombek play as Black?
As Black, Peter Bombek most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (83 games, 33.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (35 games, 25.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (33 games, 39.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 577 games.
What is Peter Bombek's FIDE rating?
Peter Bombek is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Peter Bombek played?
Our database contains 1,183 games by Peter Bombek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 384 wins, 508 draws, 291 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Bombek?
1,183 games by Peter Bombek 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.