Prepare against Petr Cekan
Czechia · World #39,783 classical · FIDE ID 367052
Our database contains 40 games by Petr Cekan, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Cekan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Cekan 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 | 1,936 | 2,081 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Cekan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Cekan's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Cekan usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cekan usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Cekan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Cekan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Cekan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Petr Cekan's chess games
All 40 games by Petr Cekan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B23 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Frantisek Stross | 2,326 | 21st Klatovy Open | B23 |
| Jul 2016 | Gerben Van der Hoeven | 1,968 | 22nd Klatovy Open | B23 |
| Jul 2016 | Jozef Kantor | 1,880 | 22nd Klatovy Open | B23 |
| Jul 2018 | Ondrej Skypala | 1,852 | 24th Klatovy Open A | E85 |
| Nov 2022 | Milan Simek | 1,844 | chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,947 |
| 24th Klatovy Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,826 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,911 |
| 21st Klatovy Open | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,280 |
| 4th Llucmajor Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,227 |
| 32nd Pardubice Czech Open E | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Cekan's chess games?
40 games by Petr Cekan, from Aug 2013 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 Cekan has played.
What does Petr Cekan play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Petr Cekan opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Cekan answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Petr Cekan play as White?
As White, Petr Cekan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Cekan play as Black?
As Black, Petr Cekan most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Petr Cekan's FIDE rating?
Petr Cekan is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Petr Cekan played?
Our database contains 40 games by Petr Cekan, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Cekan?
40 games by Petr Cekan 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.