Prepare against Peter Petran
IM · Slovakia · World #9,355 classical · FIDE ID 14900114
When preparing against Peter Petran, expect 1.g3 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 16.1% over 56 games.
Our database contains 2,376 games by Peter Petran, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Peter Petran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Petran 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 | 2,181 | 2,400 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,338 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,352 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,376 | 986 | 844 | 546 | 41.5% |
| As White | 1,196 | 506 | 459 | 231 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 1,180 | 480 | 385 | 315 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Petran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Petran's side.
First moves as White (1,194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 771 | 64.6% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 174 | 14.6% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 117 | 9.8% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 65 | 5.4% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 33 | 2.8% | 57.6% |
| f4 | 31 | 2.6% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 65% of White games, 61.9% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Petran usually continues Bg2 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Petran usually continues Bg2 (59.2% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Petran usually continues Bg2 (64.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Petran usually continues Nc3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Petran usually continues Nc3 (72.4% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Petran usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (608 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 424 | 69.7% | 58.1% |
| c6 | 171 | 28.1% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 313 | 79.8% | 58.5% |
| f5 | 54 | 13.8% | 39.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 1.3% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
Peter Petran's chess games
All 2,376 games by Peter Petran in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 986 wins, 844 draws, 546 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 623 | 286/208/129 | 45.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 107 | 43/46/18 | 40.2% |
| A34 | English Opening | 95 | 42/39/14 | 44.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 74 | 31/30/13 | 41.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 43 | 16/22/5 | 37.2% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| E17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 811 | 358/237/216 | 44.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 56 | 9/28/19 | 16.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 42 | 9/21/12 | 21.4% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 40 | 17/14/9 | 42.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 35 | 14/10/11 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 22 | 9/10/3 | 40.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Jiri Stocek | 2,582 | chT1W-CZE 0910 | B06 |
| Dec 2005 | Piotr Bobras | 2,563 | Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | B15 |
| Sep 2006 | Jan Markos | 2,526 | Tatry Open | A25 |
| Feb 2015 | Keith C Arkell | 2,510 | WchT Seniors 50 | A81 |
| Jan 1988 | Milan Drasko | 2,510 | 36th Tatran Cup | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2020 | 173 | 119.5 | 2,339 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2023 | 170 | 125 | 2,363 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 135 | 83.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 41 | 24.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 36 | 22 | 2,294 |
| Stary Smokovec | 1996 | 34 | 14.5 | 2,323 |
| Piestany Open | 2014 | 32 | 23 | 2,318 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2022 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,151 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Karol Ruckschloss (17 games) · Peter Demeter (11 games) · Milan Pacher (11 games) · Lubomir Ftacnik (10 games) · Frantisek Jablonicky (10 games) · Mikulas Manik (10 games) · Vladimir Skreno (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Petran's chess games?
2,376 games by Peter Petran, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Petran has played.
What does Peter Petran play on the first move as White?
Across 1,194 games with White in our database, Peter Petran opens with 1.g3 (65% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Petran answers 1...g6 (70% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Peter Petran play as White?
As White, Peter Petran's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (623 games, 45.9% win rate); Réti Opening (107 games, 40.2% win rate); English Opening (95 games, 44.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Petran play as Black?
As Black, Peter Petran most often plays: Modern Defense (811 games, 44.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (56 games, 16.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (42 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,180 games.
What is Peter Petran's FIDE rating?
Peter Petran is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Peter Petran played?
Our database contains 2,376 games by Peter Petran, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 986 wins, 844 draws, 546 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Petran?
2,376 games by Peter Petran 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.