Prepare against Petr Hava
Czechia · World #60,160 classical · FIDE ID 326046
When preparing against Petr Hava, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (64%).
Our database contains 109 games by Petr Hava, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Hava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Hava 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 | 1,855 | 1,982 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 39 | 23 | 47 | 35.8% |
| As White | 58 | 27 | 13 | 18 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 51 | 12 | 10 | 29 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Hava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Hava's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 94.8% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hava usually continues Nc3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hava usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Hava usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hava usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hava usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 45.7% | 28.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 37.1% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Petr Hava's chess games
All 109 games by Petr Hava in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 39 wins, 23 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Miroslav Randa | 2,097 | chT2A-CZE 1011 | B11 |
| Dec 2011 | Josef Janecek | 2,091 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | B24 |
| Jul 2004 | Zuzana Stankova | 2,075 | Klatovy Open B | C15 |
| Jul 2004 | Marcel Reznicek | 2,027 | Klatovy Open B | B29 |
| Jan 2011 | Miroslav Krutina | 2,015 | chT2A-CZE 1011 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2004 | 27 | 14 | 1,750 |
| Schneider Bohemia Open B | 2001 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,690 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,788 |
| 9th Plzen Open B | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,697 |
| chT2A-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| 10th Plzen Open A | 2004 | 8 | 2 | 1,795 |
| ch-CZE Open B U18 | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 1,626 |
| Plzen Open B | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,701 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Hava's chess games?
109 games by Petr Hava, from Oct 2007 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 Hava has played.
What does Petr Hava play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Petr Hava opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Hava answers 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Petr Hava play as White?
As White, Petr Hava's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (7 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Hava play as Black?
As Black, Petr Hava most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Petr Hava's FIDE rating?
Petr Hava is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Petr Hava played?
Our database contains 109 games by Petr Hava, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 23 draws, 47 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Hava?
109 games by Petr Hava 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.