Prepare against Petr Havelka
Czechia · World #70,270 classical · FIDE ID 323560
When preparing against Petr Havelka, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 4.3% over 46 games.
Our database contains 190 games by Petr Havelka, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Havelka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Havelka 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 | 2,054 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,900 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,882 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 28 | 116 | 46 | 14.7% |
| As White | 92 | 20 | 58 | 14 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 98 | 8 | 58 | 32 | 8.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Havelka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Havelka's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Havelka usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Havelka usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Havelka usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 12.5% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Petr Havelka's chess games
All 190 games by Petr Havelka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 28 wins, 116 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 1/12/1 | 7.1% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 46 | 2/29/15 | 4.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Rostislav Taborsky | 2,192 | 20th Ricany Open | E11 |
| Jan 2003 | Jan Havlik | 2,109 | Volyne Open A | E90 |
| Aug 2008 | Daniel Hadzala | 2,099 | Ricany Open A | D00 |
| Jan 2003 | Tomas Jirkovsky | 2,090 | Volyne Open A | E61 |
| Oct 2005 | Jaroslav Sladek | 2,015 | CZE Juniorcentrum Open A | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2018 | 61 | 26.5 | 1,839 |
| Ricany Open | 2023 | 60 | 27.5 | 1,804 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,726 |
| 29th Klatovy Open C | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,785 |
| 40th Vsetin Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,831 |
| Sec Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,935 |
| Volyne Open A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,049 |
| CZE Juniorcentrum Open A | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Havelka's chess games?
190 games by Petr Havelka, from Apr 2004 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 Havelka has played.
What does Petr Havelka play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Petr Havelka opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Havelka answers 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Petr Havelka play as White?
As White, Petr Havelka's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Havelka play as Black?
As Black, Petr Havelka most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (46 games, 4.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Petr Havelka's FIDE rating?
Petr Havelka is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Petr Havelka played?
Our database contains 190 games by Petr Havelka, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 116 draws, 46 losses (14.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Havelka?
190 games by Petr Havelka 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.