Prepare against Petr Hlavsa
Czechia · World #18,488 classical · FIDE ID 317438
Our database contains 136 games by Petr Hlavsa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Hlavsa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Hlavsa 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 | 2,070 | 2,180 | Jun 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,161 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,164 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 42 | 36 | 58 | 30.9% |
| As White | 65 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 71 | 27 | 16 | 28 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Hlavsa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Hlavsa's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 95.4% | 39.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Hlavsa usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hlavsa usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hlavsa usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 16.7% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Hlavsa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hlavsa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hlavsa usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 73.7% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Petr Hlavsa's chess games
All 136 games by Petr Hlavsa 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: 42 wins, 36 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Ondrej Mejzlik | 2,336 | chT2A-CZE 2223 | A53 |
| Nov 2016 | Jan Juptner | 2,262 | chT2C-CZE 1617 | B87 |
| Nov 2021 | Pavel Freisler | 2,242 | chT2B-CZE 2122 | D11 |
| Jan 2023 | Jonas Eret | 2,209 | chT2A-CZE 2223 | D02 |
| Jan 2000 | Roman Hrdy | 2,200 | chTJ-CZE 0001 | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chTJ-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,250 |
| chTV-CZE 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,066 |
| chT2A-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,087 |
| chT1W-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 2 | 1,975 |
| chT2B-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,015 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,001 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,288 |
| chT2J-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Hlavsa's chess games?
136 games by Petr Hlavsa, 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 Hlavsa has played.
What does Petr Hlavsa play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Petr Hlavsa opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Hlavsa answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Petr Hlavsa play as White?
As White, Petr Hlavsa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Hlavsa play as Black?
As Black, Petr Hlavsa most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Petr Hlavsa's FIDE rating?
Petr Hlavsa is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Jun 2020).
How many games has Petr Hlavsa played?
Our database contains 136 games by Petr Hlavsa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 36 draws, 58 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Hlavsa?
136 games by Petr Hlavsa 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.