Prepare against Peter Svana
FM · Slovakia · World #3,867 classical · FIDE ID 14910381
Our database contains 505 games by Peter Svana, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Svana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Svana 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 | 2,307 | 2,307 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,282 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,273 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 505 | 220 | 122 | 163 | 43.6% |
| As White | 247 | 112 | 61 | 74 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 258 | 108 | 61 | 89 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Svana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Svana's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 132 | 53.4% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 53 | 21.5% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 17.4% | 53.5% |
| c4 | 17 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Svana usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Svana usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Svana usually continues e4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Svana usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Svana usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Svana usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 69.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 22 | 17.1% | 34.1% |
| g6 | 9 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.7% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 94.0% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Peter Svana's chess games
All 505 games by Peter Svana in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 220 wins, 122 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 26 | 7/11/8 | 26.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| A12 | English Opening | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 39 | 14/9/16 | 35.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 13/2/8 | 56.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Martin Neugebauer | 2,505 | TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | B33 |
| Oct 2016 | Stefan Mazur | 2,468 | chT1E-SVK 1617 | A16 |
| Aug 2021 | Lukas Leisch | 2,401 | 5th Innsbruck Open | A16 |
| Nov 2014 | Pavol Pcola | 2,390 | chT1E-SVK 1415 | D30 |
| Aug 2007 | Jan Sosna | 2,383 | Stare Mesto Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2009 | 28 | 14 | 2,222 |
| Tatry Open | 2015 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
| TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,320 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 10 | 2,434 |
| chT1E-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,341 |
| chT1E-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,390 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Svana's chess games?
505 games by Peter Svana, from Oct 2004 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 Svana has played.
What does Peter Svana play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, Peter Svana opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Svana answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Peter Svana play as White?
As White, Peter Svana's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Svana play as Black?
As Black, Peter Svana most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 56.5% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Peter Svana's FIDE rating?
Peter Svana is currently rated 2,307 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Peter Svana played?
Our database contains 505 games by Peter Svana, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 220 wins, 122 draws, 163 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Svana?
505 games by Peter Svana 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.