Prepare against Petr Beran
Czechia · World #21,545 classical · FIDE ID 316296
Our database contains 132 games by Petr Beran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Beran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Beran 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 | 2,044 | 2,167 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 2,060 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 39 | 63 | 30 | 29.5% |
| As White | 52 | 16 | 29 | 7 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 80 | 23 | 34 | 23 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Beran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Beran's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 41 | 78.8% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 11 | 21.2% | 68.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 79% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Beran usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Beran usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Beran usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 68.2% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Beran usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Beran usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Beran usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 39 | 100.0% | 55.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 82.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Petr Beran's chess games
All 132 games by Petr Beran 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: 39 wins, 63 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 23 | 7/13/3 | 30.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Vojtech Rojicek | 2,226 | chT2f-CZE 0607 | B12 |
| Mar 2007 | Karel Trombik | 2,214 | chT2f-CZE 0607 | D00 |
| Feb 2006 | Valter Kocur | 2,157 | chT2f-CZE 0506 | A37 |
| Nov 2005 | Stanislav Kolar | 2,152 | chT2f-CZE 0506 | B12 |
| Oct 2010 | Pavel Karhanek | 2,123 | chT2F-CZE 1011 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2019 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,120 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,007 |
| chT2f-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| chT2F-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 2,119 |
| chT2F-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,051 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Beran's chess games?
132 games by Petr Beran, 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 Beran has played.
What does Petr Beran play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Petr Beran opens with 1.Nf3 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Beran answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Petr Beran play as White?
As White, Petr Beran's most-played openings in our database are: London System (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Beran play as Black?
As Black, Petr Beran most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Petr Beran's FIDE rating?
Petr Beran is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Petr Beran played?
Our database contains 132 games by Petr Beran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 63 draws, 30 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Beran?
132 games by Petr Beran 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.