Prepare against Petr Folk
Czechia · World #13,959 classical · FIDE ID 302996
When preparing against Petr Folk, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 10.3% over 29 games.
Our database contains 844 games by Petr Folk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Folk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Folk 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 | 2,116 | 2,308 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,213 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,180 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 844 | 252 | 362 | 230 | 29.9% |
| As White | 433 | 146 | 194 | 93 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 411 | 106 | 168 | 137 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Folk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Folk's side.
First moves as White (433 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 427 | 98.6% | 56.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Folk usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Folk usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Folk usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Folk usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Folk usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Folk usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 180 | 97.3% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 141 | 94.6% | 41.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
Petr Folk's chess games
All 844 games by Petr Folk 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: 252 wins, 362 draws, 230 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 72 | 26/25/21 | 36.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 9/22/10 | 22.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 9/12/3 | 37.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 47 | 17/14/16 | 36.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 30 | 9/15/6 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 8/14/8 | 26.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 29 | 3/15/11 | 10.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 19 | 4/11/4 | 21.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,529 | 31st Wch Seniors 50 | B48 |
| Mar 1996 | Roland Berzinsh | 2,440 | chT-CZE 9596 | C88 |
| Jul 2012 | Milan Pacher | 2,437 | 23rd Pardubice Czech Open A | B80 |
| Jun 2018 | Jan Suran | 2,420 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | B89 |
| Apr 2014 | Leonid Voloshin | 2,391 | ch-CZE | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2013 | 96 | 61 | 2,227 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 46 | 21.5 | 2,243 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2019 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,079 |
| Klatovy Open | 1996 | 18 | 10 | 2,331 |
| Karvina Hornicky Kahanec-08 | 1985 | 13 | 3 | 2,029 |
| 19th ch-CZE | 1988 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | 2019 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,164 |
| chT-CSR 9091 | 1991 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Folk's chess games?
844 games by Petr Folk, 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 Folk has played.
What does Petr Folk play on the first move as White?
Across 433 games with White in our database, Petr Folk opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Folk answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Petr Folk play as White?
As White, Petr Folk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (72 games, 36.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 22.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 433 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Folk play as Black?
As Black, Petr Folk most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 36.2% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 411 games.
What is Petr Folk's FIDE rating?
Petr Folk is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Petr Folk played?
Our database contains 844 games by Petr Folk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 252 wins, 362 draws, 230 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Folk?
844 games by Petr Folk 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.