Prepare against Petr Klimek
Czechia · World #64,574 classical · FIDE ID 322105
When preparing against Petr Klimek, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%).
Our database contains 146 games by Petr Klimek, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petr Klimek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Klimek 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 | 1,839 | 2,040 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 2,021 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,907 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 47 | 51 | 48 | 32.2% |
| As White | 70 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 76 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Klimek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Klimek's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 92.9% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 51.5% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Klimek usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Klimek usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Klimek usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Klimek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Klimek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 48.9% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 19 | 40.4% | 71.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.4% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Petr Klimek's chess games
All 146 games by Petr Klimek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 47 wins, 51 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Jiri Krejcik | 2,091 | Karlovy Vary Open | C28 |
| Jun 2012 | Johannes Krumm | 2,038 | 7th Teplice Open | B01 |
| Jun 2012 | Jan Lacha | 1,908 | 7th Teplice Open | A45 |
| Jan 2015 | Mats-Erik Pistol | 1,838 | 14th Prague Open A | C50 |
| Aug 2021 | Petr Hrebicek | 1,806 | 8th Prague Summer Open B | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlovy Vary Open | 2011 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,859 |
| ch-Czech U14 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-Czech Fed U12 | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| 8th Teplice Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,800 |
| 5th Teplice Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 1,854 |
| chMa-CZE U12 | 1998 | 9 | 6 | – |
| 6th Prague Summer Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Klimek's chess games?
146 games by Petr Klimek, from Oct 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 Klimek has played.
What does Petr Klimek play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Petr Klimek opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Klimek answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Petr Klimek play as White?
As White, Petr Klimek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Klimek play as Black?
As Black, Petr Klimek most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Petr Klimek's FIDE rating?
Petr Klimek is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Petr Klimek played?
Our database contains 146 games by Petr Klimek, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 51 draws, 48 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Klimek?
146 games by Petr Klimek 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.