Prepare against Petr Bulava
Czechia · World #14,597 classical · FIDE ID 316644
When preparing against Petr Bulava, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 73.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 222 games by Petr Bulava, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Bulava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Bulava 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 | 2,109 | 2,138 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,103 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,029 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 81 | 65 | 76 | 36.5% |
| As White | 114 | 40 | 32 | 42 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 108 | 41 | 33 | 34 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Bulava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Bulava's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 45.6% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 20 | 17.5% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 14.9% | 41.2% |
| f4 | 15 | 13.2% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 8.8% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Bulava usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Bulava usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Bulava usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Bulava usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Bulava usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Bulava usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 68.0% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 16 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 69.0% | 77.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 24.1% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
Petr Bulava's chess games
All 222 games by Petr Bulava 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: 81 wins, 65 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E68 | English Opening | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Vojtech Sramek | 2,225 | chT-CZE 2F 1819 | A33 |
| Aug 2013 | Jaroslav Cempel | 2,209 | 14th Havirov Open | A45 |
| Feb 2020 | Adam Frank | 2,205 | chT-CZE 2F 1920 | A87 |
| Jan 2003 | Jan Krejci | 2,203 | Karvina Open | A02 |
| Dec 2005 | Jiri Hrtanek | 2,196 | chT2f-CZE 0506 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2014 | 25 | 14 | 2,076 |
| chT2f-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,968 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,102 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| 2nd Orlova Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,128 |
| chT2F-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,113 |
| 14th Havirov Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Bulava's chess games?
222 games by Petr Bulava, 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 Bulava has played.
What does Petr Bulava play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Petr Bulava opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Bulava answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Petr Bulava play as White?
As White, Petr Bulava's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (15 games, 73.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Bulava play as Black?
As Black, Petr Bulava most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Petr Bulava's FIDE rating?
Petr Bulava is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Petr Bulava played?
Our database contains 222 games by Petr Bulava, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 65 draws, 76 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Bulava?
222 games by Petr Bulava 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.