Prepare against Petr Kacirek
FM · Czechia · World #6,649 classical · FIDE ID 305340
When preparing against Petr Kacirek, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 399 games by Petr Kacirek, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Petr Kacirek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Kacirek 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 | 2,233 | 2,388 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,232 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,223 | 2,274 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 143 | 159 | 97 | 35.8% |
| As White | 196 | 77 | 78 | 41 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 203 | 66 | 81 | 56 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Kacirek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Kacirek's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 68.9% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 50 | 25.5% | 57.0% |
| b3 | 7 | 3.6% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.5% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kacirek usually continues Ne2 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kacirek usually continues Nf3 (76.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kacirek usually continues d4 (45.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Kacirek usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kacirek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Kacirek usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 74 | 81.3% | 52.7% |
| g6 | 11 | 12.1% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 6 | 6.6% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 38.6% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 26 | 37.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 24.3% | 47.1% |
Petr Kacirek's chess games
All 399 games by Petr Kacirek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 143 wins, 159 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 39 | 20/12/7 | 51.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 5/13/5 | 21.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/9/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Jan Votava | 2,440 | ch-CZE Czechia | B91 |
| Jan 1995 | Sergei Krivoshey | 2,420 | Mlada Boleslav Open | E20 |
| Feb 2004 | Jiri Jirka | 2,415 | chT-CZE 0304 | E00 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexei Iljushin | 2,400 | Pardubice KB Open | C02 |
| Jan 1993 | Milos Mozny | 2,395 | ch-CZE Czechia | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 1993 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1995 | 18 | 12 | 2,410 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 1996 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,476 |
| chT2-CZE 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,485 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 9 | 2,500 |
| chT-CZE 2C 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,342 |
| chT1b-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Kacirek's chess games?
399 games by Petr Kacirek, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Kacirek has played.
What does Petr Kacirek play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Petr Kacirek opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Kacirek answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Petr Kacirek play as White?
As White, Petr Kacirek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 51.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Kacirek play as Black?
As Black, Petr Kacirek most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 21.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 34.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Petr Kacirek's FIDE rating?
Petr Kacirek is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,223 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Petr Kacirek played?
Our database contains 399 games by Petr Kacirek, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 159 draws, 97 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Kacirek?
399 games by Petr Kacirek 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.