Prepare against Petr Bazant
Czechia · World #9,628 classical · FIDE ID 304166
When preparing against Petr Bazant, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 427 games by Petr Bazant, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Bazant's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Bazant 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 | 2,175 | 2,354 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,203 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 427 | 154 | 172 | 101 | 36.1% |
| As White | 202 | 80 | 87 | 35 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 225 | 74 | 85 | 66 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Bazant's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Bazant's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 195 | 96.5% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Bazant usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bazant usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bazant usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bazant usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Bazant usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Bazant usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 78.4% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 7.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.2% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 5.2% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 91.5% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.5% | 60.0% |
Petr Bazant's chess games
All 427 games by Petr Bazant in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 154 wins, 172 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 32 | 11/14/7 | 34.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/12/4 | 38.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 73 | 29/24/20 | 39.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Tomas Oral | 2,553 | chT-CZE 0304 | C60 |
| Aug 2005 | Sergey Kasparov | 2,485 | Stare Mesto Open | A58 |
| Aug 2005 | Lukas Klima | 2,446 | Stare Mesto Open | B30 |
| Nov 2008 | Pavel Blatny | 2,416 | chT1E-CZE 0809 | A01 |
| Mar 2004 | Pavel Karnik | 2,382 | chT-CZE 0304 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2008 | 39 | 25 | 2,334 |
| chT-CZE 0304 | 2004 | 14 | 8 | 2,469 |
| chT-CZE 1E 1112 | 2012 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,293 |
| chT1E-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| chT2E-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,280 |
| chT-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| chT1E-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 9 | 2,316 |
| chT2E-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Bazant's chess games?
427 games by Petr Bazant, from Apr 2003 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 Petr Bazant has played.
What does Petr Bazant play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Petr Bazant opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Bazant answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Petr Bazant play as White?
As White, Petr Bazant's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Bazant play as Black?
As Black, Petr Bazant most often plays: Sicilian (73 games, 39.7% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 225 games.
What is Petr Bazant's FIDE rating?
Petr Bazant is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Petr Bazant played?
Our database contains 427 games by Petr Bazant, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 172 draws, 101 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Bazant?
427 games by Petr Bazant 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.