Prepare against Petr Dostal
Czechia · World #70,371 classical · FIDE ID 327743
When preparing against Petr Dostal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Petr Dostal, covering Jul 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Petr Dostal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Dostal 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 | 1,820 | 1,962 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,939 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,687 | 1,900 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 30.6% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 596 rated games against 426 different opponents, across 151 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 277 | 110 | 92 | 75 | 39.7% | 1,784 | 1,823 | 14 |
| Rapid | 45 | 20 | 9 | 16 | 44.4% | 1,747 | 1,782 | 6 |
| Blitz | 268 | 100 | 37 | 131 | 37.3% | 1,751 | 1,664 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 205 | 27 | 58 | 120 | 13.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 296 | 153 | 60 | 83 | 51.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 37 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 1,783 | 1,699 |
| 2025 | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 1,750 | 1,693 |
| 2024 | 49 | 18 | 9 | 22 | 1,743 | 1,683 |
| 2023 | 57 | 26 | 5 | 26 | 1,700 | 1,635 |
| 2022 | 55 | 20 | 12 | 23 | 1,684 | 1,652 |
| 2021 | 40 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 1,697 | 1,583 |
| 2020 | 45 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 1,763 | 1,791 |
| 2019 | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 1,632 | 1,647 |
| 2018 | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 1,634 | 1,694 |
| 2017 | 57 | 25 | 12 | 20 | 1,797 | 1,840 |
| 2016 | 41 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 1,818 | 1,948 |
| 2015 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1,785 | 1,930 |
| 2014 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 1,949 | 1,816 |
| 2013 | 29 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 1,793 | 1,726 |
| 2012 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,919 | 1,839 |
| 2011 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1,916 | 1,649 |
| 2010 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1,994 | 1,994 |
| 2009 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2,021 | 2,021 |
| 2008 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2,077 | 2,077 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2,109 | 1,709 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2,116 | 2,116 |
Where Petr Dostal has played
Czechia (150) · Slovenia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Dostal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Dostal's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Dostal usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Dostal usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Dostal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Petr Dostal's chess games
All 36 games by Petr Dostal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Martina Mareckova | 2,053 | chT1E-CZE 0809 | C47 |
| May 2010 | Milan Szmek | 1,815 | Ostrava Open | B07 |
| May 2011 | Lukas Chrostek | 1,742 | Ostrava Konik Open B | B07 |
| May 2010 | Michael Kubik | 1,735 | Ostrava Open | B24 |
| May 2010 | Libor Luzik | 1,710 | Ostrava Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,809 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,903 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,884 |
| 27th EU-Cup | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,839 |
| chT1E-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 2 | 2,264 |
| chT1E-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,892 |
| chT1E-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,742 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Dostal's chess games?
36 games by Petr Dostal, from Jul 2009 to Oct 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 Dostal has played.
What does Petr Dostal play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Petr Dostal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Dostal answers 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Petr Dostal play as White?
As White, Petr Dostal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Dostal play as Black?
As Black, Petr Dostal most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Petr Dostal's FIDE rating?
Petr Dostal is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,687 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (May 2011).
How many games has Petr Dostal played?
Our database contains 36 games by Petr Dostal, covering Jul 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Dostal?
36 games by Petr Dostal 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.