Prepare against Petr Jancalek
Czechia · World #57,063 classical · FIDE ID 312304
Our database contains 43 games by Petr Jancalek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Jancalek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Jancalek 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 | 1,866 | 2,082 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,044 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 6 | 24 | 30.2% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Jancalek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Jancalek's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Jancalek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Jancalek usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Jancalek usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Petr Jancalek's chess games
All 43 games by Petr Jancalek 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Silvie Saljova | 2,205 | ch-Moravia | D36 |
| Jan 1997 | Pavel Strasil | 2,135 | ch-Moravia | B07 |
| Jun 2015 | Tomas Kotrba | 2,125 | Prague Golden Rapid Open 11th | B02 |
| Feb 2007 | Marek Bulawa | 2,042 | chT2f-CZE 0607 | A53 |
| Jan 2023 | Kamal Jarrah | 2,023 | chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| ch-Morava U20 | 1992 | 9 | 3 | 1,834 |
| ch-Moravia | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
| chT2N-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,817 |
| chT2f-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,983 |
| Prague Golden Rapid Open 11th | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Jancalek's chess games?
43 games by Petr Jancalek, 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 Jancalek has played.
What does Petr Jancalek play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Petr Jancalek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Jancalek answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Petr Jancalek play as White?
As White, Petr Jancalek's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Jancalek play as Black?
As Black, Petr Jancalek most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Petr Jancalek's FIDE rating?
Petr Jancalek is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Petr Jancalek played?
Our database contains 43 games by Petr Jancalek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Jancalek?
43 games by Petr Jancalek 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.