Prepare against Petr Janousek
Czechia · World #14,161 classical · FIDE ID 311634
Our database contains 244 games by Petr Janousek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petr Janousek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Janousek 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 | 2,114 | 2,213 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,137 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,147 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 93 | 102 | 49 | 38.1% |
| As White | 121 | 51 | 54 | 16 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 123 | 42 | 48 | 33 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Janousek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Janousek's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 98.3% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Janousek usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Janousek usually continues Nf3 (74.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Janousek usually continues d3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Janousek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 76.5% | 51.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.8% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 67.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 27.0% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Petr Janousek's chess games
All 244 games by Petr Janousek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 93 wins, 102 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D32 | English Opening | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Tomas Vojta | 2,301 | Tatry Open | B01 |
| Sep 2009 | Dusan Schwarz | 2,294 | Tatry Open | D32 |
| Dec 2004 | Reinhard Blodig | 2,210 | chT-CZE 2A 0405 | B07 |
| Apr 2009 | Miroslav Muron | 2,198 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | C73 |
| Feb 2015 | Jan Dvorak | 2,197 | chT-CZE 2A 1415 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2016 | 80 | 44.5 | 2,186 |
| chT-CZE 2A 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 8 | 2,297 |
| chT2A-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,284 |
| chT2A-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,138 |
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
| chT2A-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,092 |
| chT2a-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,261 |
| chT2A-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Janousek's chess games?
244 games by Petr Janousek, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Janousek has played.
What does Petr Janousek play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Petr Janousek opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Janousek answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Petr Janousek play as White?
As White, Petr Janousek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 81.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Janousek play as Black?
As Black, Petr Janousek most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Petr Janousek's FIDE rating?
Petr Janousek is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Petr Janousek played?
Our database contains 244 games by Petr Janousek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 102 draws, 49 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Janousek?
244 games by Petr Janousek 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.