Prepare against Petr Haba
GM · Czechia · World #1,754 classical · FIDE ID 300160
Our database contains 2,563 games by Petr Haba, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petr Haba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Haba 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 | 2,396 | 2,570 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,474 | 2,512 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,563 | 959 | 1,235 | 369 | 37.4% |
| As White | 1,323 | 568 | 602 | 153 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 1,240 | 391 | 633 | 216 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Haba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Haba's side.
First moves as White (1,323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 664 | 50.2% | 66.5% |
| e4 | 637 | 48.1% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 1.1% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 66.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Haba usually continues c4 (66.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Haba usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Haba usually continues e4 (57.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Haba usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Haba usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Haba usually continues d4 (69.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (523 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 218 | 41.7% | 49.1% |
| c5 | 133 | 25.4% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 105 | 20.1% | 61.0% |
| c6 | 63 | 12.0% | 62.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 251 | 64.0% | 52.2% |
| Nf6 | 83 | 21.2% | 65.7% |
| c5 | 38 | 9.7% | 69.7% |
| e6 | 17 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
Petr Haba's chess games
All 2,563 games by Petr Haba in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 959 wins, 1,235 draws, 369 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 204 | 92/92/20 | 45.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 112 | 62/38/12 | 55.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 98 | 54/31/13 | 55.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 91 | 37/41/13 | 40.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 71 | 22/40/9 | 31.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 64 | 21/39/4 | 32.8% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 52 | 18/31/3 | 34.6% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 52 | 26/16/10 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 22/25/5 | 42.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 13/9/2 | 54.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 234 | 48/133/53 | 20.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 68 | 3/50/15 | 4.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 64 | 20/32/12 | 31.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 59 | 15/35/9 | 25.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 58 | 18/31/9 | 31.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 48 | 27/13/8 | 56.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 44 | 17/21/6 | 38.6% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 42 | 10/17/15 | 23.8% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 20/16/5 | 48.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 29 | 13/12/4 | 44.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Predrag Nikolic | 2,676 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | C92 |
| Dec 2024 | D Navara | 2,665 | ch-CZE Blitz 2024 | B92 |
| Jan 1996 | Zbynek Hracek | 2,625 | chT-CZE 9697 | B67 |
| Apr 2008 | Zoltan Gyimesi | 2,610 | Bundesliga 2007-08 | B19 |
| Mar 2003 | Igor Khenkin | 2,603 | Bundesliga 2002-03 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2018 | 146 | 86 | 2,499 |
| ch-CSR | 1991 | 37 | 20.5 | 2,464 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2025 | 28 | 21.5 | 2,368 |
| Liberec Desko Open | 2024 | 27 | 22.5 | 2,370 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 2002 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,599 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1996 | 26 | 19 | 2,520 |
| Chrudim Open | 2004 | 25 | 20 | 2,534 |
| Prague Bohemians A | 1990 | 25 | 14 | 2,492 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zbynek Hracek (19 games) · Pavel Blatny (18 games) · Vlastimil Jansa (17 games) · Robert Cvek (13 games) · Petr Velicka (13 games) · Michal Konopka (13 games) · Sergei Movsesian (12 games) · Milos Jirovsky (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Haba's chess games?
2,563 games by Petr Haba, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Haba has played.
What does Petr Haba play on the first move as White?
Across 1,323 games with White in our database, Petr Haba opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Haba answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Petr Haba play as White?
As White, Petr Haba's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (204 games, 45.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (112 games, 55.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (98 games, 55.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Haba play as Black?
As Black, Petr Haba most often plays: Slav Defense (234 games, 20.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (68 games, 4.4% win rate); Réti Opening (64 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,240 games.
What is Petr Haba's FIDE rating?
Petr Haba is currently rated 2,396 in classical chess and 2,474 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,570 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Petr Haba played?
Our database contains 2,563 games by Petr Haba, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 959 wins, 1,235 draws, 369 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Haba?
2,563 games by Petr Haba 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.