Prepare against Petr Hollan
FM · Czechia · World #5,385 classical · FIDE ID 360945
Our database contains 765 games by Petr Hollan, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Hollan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Hollan 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 | 2,263 | 2,338 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,288 | 2,290 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,249 | 2,284 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 765 | 271 | 225 | 269 | 35.4% |
| As White | 377 | 134 | 114 | 129 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 388 | 137 | 111 | 140 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Hollan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Hollan's side.
First moves as White (377 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 270 | 71.6% | 49.8% |
| d4 | 58 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 8.2% | 46.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 2.7% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.3% | 80.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 49.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Hollan usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hollan usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hollan usually continues d4 (53.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Hollan usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Hollan usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hollan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 106 | 56.1% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 29 | 15.3% | 34.5% |
| e6 | 26 | 13.8% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 5.8% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.7% | 85.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.2% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 66.9% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 33 | 26.6% | 51.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Petr Hollan's chess games
All 765 games by Petr Hollan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 271 wins, 225 draws, 269 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 42 | 17/14/11 | 40.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 9/6/14 | 31.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,677 | Titled Tue | A55 |
| Dec 2021 | Sandeep Sethuraman | 2,613 | Titled Tue | C71 |
| Nov 2019 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,557 | Titled Tue | B38 |
| May 2024 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 2,525 | Titled Tue Late | B61 |
| May 2019 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,503 | Titled Tue | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 233 | 101 | 2,252 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2019 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,333 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 9 | 2,331 |
| chT2C-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| chT2A-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| chT1W-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
| chT1W-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
| 4th Prague Summer Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Hollan's chess games?
765 games by Petr Hollan, from May 2011 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 Hollan has played.
What does Petr Hollan play on the first move as White?
Across 377 games with White in our database, Petr Hollan opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Hollan answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Petr Hollan play as White?
As White, Petr Hollan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 377 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Hollan play as Black?
As Black, Petr Hollan most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (29 games, 34.5% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 388 games.
What is Petr Hollan's FIDE rating?
Petr Hollan is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,288 in rapid and 2,249 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Petr Hollan played?
Our database contains 765 games by Petr Hollan, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 271 wins, 225 draws, 269 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Hollan?
765 games by Petr Hollan 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.