Prepare against Petr Buchnicek
FM · Czechia · World #7,156 classical · FIDE ID 305235
Our database contains 808 games by Petr Buchnicek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Buchnicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Buchnicek 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 | 2,221 | 2,365 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,354 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,352 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 808 | 341 | 237 | 229 | 42.2% |
| As White | 410 | 190 | 117 | 102 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 398 | 151 | 120 | 127 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Buchnicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Buchnicek's side.
First moves as White (410 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 362 | 88.3% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 43 | 10.5% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Buchnicek usually continues c3 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Buchnicek usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Buchnicek usually continues d4 (65.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Buchnicek usually continues Bg5 (77.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Buchnicek usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Buchnicek usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 116 | 57.7% | 56.9% |
| c6 | 74 | 36.8% | 50.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.5% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 59 | 50.4% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 54 | 46.2% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
Petr Buchnicek's chess games
All 808 games by Petr Buchnicek 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: 341 wins, 237 draws, 229 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 106 | 45/32/29 | 42.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 54 | 29/12/13 | 53.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 14/9/1 | 58.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 7/10/4 | 31.8% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 12/2/3 | 70.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 15 | 1/10/4 | 6.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 108 | 44/29/35 | 40.7% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 60 | 23/18/19 | 38.3% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 33 | 10/12/11 | 30.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 25 | 6/8/11 | 24.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Davit Shengelia | 2,558 | chT-AUT 1112 | B22 |
| Jun 2003 | Tibor Tolnai | 2,493 | Balatonlelle Open | B01 |
| Jan 1993 | Alexandar G Panchenko | 2,475 | Mlada Boleslav Open | B07 |
| Dec 1998 | Vigen Mirumian | 2,470 | Trinec Open | B22 |
| Sep 2002 | Richard Biolek | 2,434 | Tatry Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2007 | 32 | 21.5 | 2,424 |
| ch-CZE | 1994 | 22 | 9 | 2,219 |
| Mlada Boleslav Open | 1994 | 17 | 7 | 2,314 |
| ch-SVK | 1997 | 15 | 7 | 2,182 |
| Pardubice KB Open | 1999 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,349 |
| chT-CZE 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,249 |
| chT-Morava 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
| Olomouc Valoz Cup | 2000 | 11 | 2 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Buchnicek's chess games?
808 games by Petr Buchnicek, 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 Buchnicek has played.
What does Petr Buchnicek play on the first move as White?
Across 410 games with White in our database, Petr Buchnicek opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Buchnicek answers 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Petr Buchnicek play as White?
As White, Petr Buchnicek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (106 games, 42.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (54 games, 53.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (24 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 410 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Buchnicek play as Black?
As Black, Petr Buchnicek most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (108 games, 40.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (60 games, 38.3% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 30.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 398 games.
What is Petr Buchnicek's FIDE rating?
Petr Buchnicek is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Petr Buchnicek played?
Our database contains 808 games by Petr Buchnicek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 341 wins, 237 draws, 229 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Buchnicek?
808 games by Petr Buchnicek 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.