Prepare against Peter Smetana
Slovakia · World #13,697 classical · FIDE ID 14961946
Our database contains 238 games by Peter Smetana, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Smetana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Smetana 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 | 2,120 | 2,120 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,170 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,008 | 2,008 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 88 | 63 | 87 | 37.0% |
| As White | 120 | 42 | 30 | 48 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 118 | 46 | 33 | 39 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Smetana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Smetana's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 92.5% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Smetana usually continues Nf3 (42.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Smetana usually continues Nf3 (41.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Smetana usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Smetana usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Smetana usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Smetana usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 88.7% | 58.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 96.3% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Peter Smetana's chess games
All 238 games by Peter Smetana in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 88 wins, 63 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 32 | 18/7/7 | 56.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Marton Urhegyi | 2,287 | TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | B62 |
| Feb 2024 | Andrej Holly | 2,206 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | B33 |
| Sep 2025 | Giovanni Marchesich | 2,189 | Slovakia Open | B31 |
| Sep 2022 | Niki Vrbova | 2,127 | ch-SVK rapid | B30 |
| Apr 2025 | Richard Hasala | 2,126 | ECo-C TCh-SVK 2024-25 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 1,799 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2020 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,370 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2022 | 18 | 11 | 1,598 |
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,029 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,456 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,542 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Smetana's chess games?
238 games by Peter Smetana, from May 2018 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 Smetana has played.
What does Peter Smetana play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Peter Smetana opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Smetana answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Peter Smetana play as White?
As White, Peter Smetana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Smetana play as Black?
As Black, Peter Smetana most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 56.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Peter Smetana's FIDE rating?
Peter Smetana is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,008 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Peter Smetana played?
Our database contains 238 games by Peter Smetana, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 63 draws, 87 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Smetana?
238 games by Peter Smetana 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.