Prepare against Petr Cizek
Czechia · World #43,590 classical · FIDE ID 357987
When preparing against Petr Cizek, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 52 games by Petr Cizek, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Cizek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Cizek 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 | 1,919 | 1,953 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,978 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,922 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 23 | 16 | 13 | 44.2% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Cizek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Cizek's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 68.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 68.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Cizek usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Cizek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Cizek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Cizek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Petr Cizek's chess games
All 52 games by Petr Cizek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 23 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Frantisek Krizek | 2,018 | chT2E-CZE 1112 | D35 |
| Nov 2019 | Patrik Schoupal | 1,986 | chT-CZE 2F 1920 | C56 |
| Oct 2012 | Josef Kratky | 1,977 | chT2D-CZE 1213 | B01 |
| May 2009 | Bogoljub Petrov | 1,970 | Ostrava Open | C40 |
| May 2009 | Vladimir Stracanek | 1,945 | Ostrava Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 18 | 10 | 1,967 |
| 12th Orlova Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,801 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,829 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,988 |
| chT2E-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,041 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,062 |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Cizek's chess games?
52 games by Petr Cizek, from May 2012 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 Cizek has played.
What does Petr Cizek play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Petr Cizek opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Cizek answers 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Petr Cizek play as White?
As White, Petr Cizek's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Cizek play as Black?
As Black, Petr Cizek most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Petr Cizek's FIDE rating?
Petr Cizek is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Petr Cizek played?
Our database contains 52 games by Petr Cizek, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Cizek?
52 games by Petr Cizek 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.