Prepare against Petr Cervenka
Czechia · World #85,363 classical · FIDE ID 312444
When preparing against Petr Cervenka, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 46.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 103 games by Petr Cervenka, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Petr Cervenka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Cervenka 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 | 1,772 | 2,073 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,908 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,753 | 1,850 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 37 | 11 | 55 | 35.9% |
| As White | 49 | 19 | 5 | 25 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 54 | 18 | 6 | 30 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Cervenka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Cervenka's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 43.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Cervenka usually continues Nc3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Cervenka usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Cervenka usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 75.0% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Petr Cervenka's chess games
All 103 games by Petr Cervenka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Sep 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: 37 wins, 11 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Jan Soural | 2,285 | Ricany Open A | D16 |
| Jan 2008 | Lubos Rosko | 2,226 | 7th Prague Open A | B25 |
| Aug 2019 | Martin Vystrcil | 2,106 | Ricany Open A | C06 |
| Jan 2009 | Miroslav Wimmer | 2,088 | 8th Prague Open A | D16 |
| Aug 2011 | Milan Petras | 2,064 | Ricany Open A | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 26 | 8.5 | 1,618 |
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,002 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,656 |
| 19th Prague Golden Blitz Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,719 |
| Ricany Open A 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,779 |
| Prague Golden Seniors 65 Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,811 |
| 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,058 |
| 6th Prague Open A | 2007 | 3 | 2 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Cervenka's chess games?
103 games by Petr Cervenka, from Apr 2005 to Sep 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 Cervenka has played.
What does Petr Cervenka play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Petr Cervenka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Cervenka answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Petr Cervenka play as White?
As White, Petr Cervenka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Cervenka play as Black?
As Black, Petr Cervenka most often plays: Horwitz Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Petr Cervenka's FIDE rating?
Petr Cervenka is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid and 1,753 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Petr Cervenka played?
Our database contains 103 games by Petr Cervenka, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 11 draws, 55 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Cervenka?
103 games by Petr Cervenka 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.