Prepare against Peter Jirovec
Austria · World #87,203 classical · FIDE ID 1620002
When preparing against Peter Jirovec, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Peter Jirovec, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Jirovec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Jirovec 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 | 1,767 | 1,900 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,840 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 24.2% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Jirovec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Jirovec's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| b4 | 4 | 28.6% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Jirovec usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Jirovec usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Jirovec usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 29% of White games, 87.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Jirovec usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Jirovec usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Peter Jirovec's chess games
All 33 games by Peter Jirovec in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Martin Gockner | 1,964 | Vienna Husek Open B | A04 |
| Aug 2003 | Josef Mair | 1,823 | 14th Vienna Open B | A00 |
| Jul 2010 | Andreas Guetz | 1,796 | 29th St Veit Open B | C16 |
| Aug 2012 | Juan Antonio Gutierrez Bolado | 1,702 | Vienna Husek Open B | B76 |
| Aug 2012 | Nikola Mayrhuber | 1,566 | Vienna Husek Open B | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Vienna Open B | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,745 |
| Vienna Husek Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,772 |
| Vienna Silvester Open B | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,119 |
| chT2O-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,707 |
| 29th St Veit Open B | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,780 |
| 13th Vienna Open B | 1998 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
| St Veit Open B 36th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,549 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Jirovec's chess games?
33 games by Peter Jirovec, from Jul 2008 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 Peter Jirovec has played.
What does Peter Jirovec play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Peter Jirovec opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.b4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Jirovec answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Peter Jirovec play as White?
As White, Peter Jirovec's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Jirovec play as Black?
As Black, Peter Jirovec most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Peter Jirovec's FIDE rating?
Peter Jirovec is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Peter Jirovec played?
Our database contains 33 games by Peter Jirovec, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Jirovec?
33 games by Peter Jirovec 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.