Prepare against Peter Smrek
Slovakia · World #70,138 classical · FIDE ID 14907119
When preparing against Peter Smrek, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 126 games by Peter Smrek, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Smrek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Smrek 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 | 1,821 | 1,969 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,885 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,914 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 49 | 23 | 54 | 38.9% |
| As White | 58 | 24 | 8 | 26 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 68 | 25 | 15 | 28 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Smrek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Smrek's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 53.4% | 38.7% |
| c4 | 23 | 39.7% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 38.7% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Smrek usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Smrek usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Smrek usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 58.7% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Smrek usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Smrek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Smrek usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 47.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 20 | 41.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Peter Smrek's chess games
All 126 games by Peter Smrek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 49 wins, 23 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Emil Kovacik | 2,212 | Piestany Open | C01 |
| Feb 2015 | Adrian Manak | 1,959 | chT3A2-SVK 1415 | B32 |
| Oct 2006 | Stefan Csefalvay | 1,957 | chT3A2-SVK 0607 | C01 |
| Mar 2007 | Milan Jozefovic | 1,956 | chT3A2-SVK 0607 | C45 |
| Jan 2011 | Miroslav Mackovic | 1,915 | chT3A2-SVK 1011 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,777 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 8.5 | 1,960 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3 | 1,546 |
| Brezova Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,948 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,704 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,864 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Smrek's chess games?
126 games by Peter Smrek, from Jul 2005 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 Smrek has played.
What does Peter Smrek play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Peter Smrek opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Smrek answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Peter Smrek play as White?
As White, Peter Smrek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Smrek play as Black?
As Black, Peter Smrek most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Peter Smrek's FIDE rating?
Peter Smrek is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Peter Smrek played?
Our database contains 126 games by Peter Smrek, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 23 draws, 54 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Smrek?
126 games by Peter Smrek 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.